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New Zealand Case Law

Enforcement of family court property orders
  • 29 Jun 2015

    OFFICIAL ASSIGNEE v MATTHEW JOSEPH EGGERS [2015] NZHC 1475

    Citation
    [2015] NZHC 1475
    Court
    High Court

    The Court refused discharge and extended the bankruptcy because the debtor failed to account for significant funds, was not candid in examination, and obstructed completion of the Official Assignee's investigation; public interest requires extension until proper disclosure or expiry of the imposed bar period.

    • Discharge from bankruptcy
    • Objection to discharge
    • Public examination under insolvency proceedings
    • Alleged concealment of assets
    • Enforcement of family court property orders