4 Nov 2009
ALBERT V TARAWHITI HC WN CIV-2007-485-1475
- Citation
- openlaw-84ee40f1_f678_4720_944f_db1590cf792b.pdf
- Court
- High Court
The Court granted Letters of Administration with Will Annexed because the copy will met formal execution requirements, the presumption that the testator destroyed the original to revoke it was rebutted on the evidence, the plaintiff as named residuary beneficiary had standing, and the defendant's paternity/contention did not raise a credible issue sufficient to defeat the grant and was more appropriately pursued after administration (including via family protection proceedings).