161. The action for separation is brought, tried and decided in the same manner as all other civil actions, with this difference, that the parties cannot admit the allegations, proof of which must always be made before the Court.
162. It is no longer necessary for the wife to obtain the authorisation of the Judge to sue or to be allowed to withdraw from the matrimonial home pending the suit. (Substituted by Act 34 of 1956)
163. (Repealed by Act 34 of 1956)
164. The action for separation from bed and board is extinguished by a reconciliation of the parties taking place either since the facts which gave rise to the action, or after the action brought.
165. In such a case the action is dismissed. (Amended by Act 34 of 1956)
The plaintiff may nevertheless bring another, for any cause which has happened since the reconciliation, and may in such case make use of the previous causes in support of the new action.
166. If the action is dismissed the parties are not obliged to resume cohabitation. (Substituted by Act 13 of 1989)
167. When the action is brought on the ground of cruelty, although the same be well established, the Court may refuse to grant the separation forthwith, and may suspend its judgment until a further day, which it appoints in order to afford the parties sufficient time to come to an understanding and reconciliation. (Amended by Act 34 of 1956)