ANDREWS & NICOLA

In the matter of *Andrews & Nicola*, heard before Cronin J, the wife sought an adjournment of proceedings. The specific nature of the dispute between the parties and the context for the adjournment application are not detailed in the provided text.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether to grant the wife's application for an adjournment. This required the court to consider the grounds for the application and the relevant principles governing the exercise of discretion to grant or refuse an adjournment in such proceedings.

Cronin J refused the wife's application for an adjournment. The reasoning behind this decision, including the specific legal principles applied or the factors considered in exercising the court's discretion, is not elaborated upon in the provided text.

The court ordered that the application of the wife for an adjournment be refused.