20 Nov 2014
Buczkowski v the Attorney-General [2014] NZHC 2885
- Citation
- [2014] NZHC 2885
- Court
- High Court
Because the interposed retail model risked excluding persons who are liable to pay for line services but lack a direct contract with Vector, and because the trustees satisfied the s64(1) criteria (expediency, best interests of beneficiaries, and representation/consent of interested persons), the Court authorised amendment of clause 1.1(c) of the trust deed under s64 Trustee Act 1956 to clarify that liability to pay for electricity and/or lines services at the Point of Connection qualifies a person as an Income Beneficiary regardless of whether the liability arises directly from a contract wit…