The applicant sought a declaration that his 2015 Iranian divorce from his deceased ex-wife was invalid, and claimed dependent relief against her estate.
The deceased and their children were killed in the Flight 752 crash.
The court found the divorce was valid under the common law 'real and substantial connection' test, as both parties were born, raised, married, and operated businesses in Iran.
The applicant's alternative claim for dependent relief was dismissed because he failed to provide supporting evidence and was denied leave to split his case by adducing fresh evidence after cross-examinations.
