Husband and wife - Claim for declaration of interest pursuant to the Property (Rights of Spouses) Act - Parties separated prior to the promulgation of the Act - Attempt of reconciliation just prior to promulgation - Whether court has jurisdiction to hear claim - Whether time begins to run when when attempt fails - Property (Rights of Spouses) Act ss. 11 and 13. 

Husband and wife - Matrimonial home - Allegation of contribution to the cost of construction - Whether circumstances require a departure from the equal share rule - Burden of proof - Property (Rights of Spouses) Act ss. 6 and 7.