18 Dec 2019
Preston and Others v Preston and Others [2019] NZHC 3389
- Citation
- [2019] NZHC 3389
- Court
- High Court
Court found the de facto relationship commenced about March 2009; Mrs Preston's contributions to The Fairway and EBTL were modest and largely remunerated or repaid, with limited non-remunerated input insufficient to demonstrate causation of economic disparity or to have sustained or increased Mr Preston's separate property. The s15 and s15A thresholds were not met; ss9A and 17 claims failed for lack of causal contribution beyond trivial amounts; the 1 February 2010 deed was a nuptial settlement in law but s182 relief was declined on the facts (assets originated as separate property, trust str…