11 Nov 2020
SMITH v SMITH [2020] NZCA 556
- Citation
- [2020] NZCA 556
- Court
- Court of Appeal
The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeals: the High Court judge correctly found the restraining order was not sufficiently clear and unambiguous to support contempt findings for transactions 5–30, and transactions 33, 35 and 36 were not proven beyond reasonable doubt (alternatively de minimis or estoppel applied); certain transactions (including the Macquarie transfer) were contempt but at the low end and a formal warning (no fine) was appropriate; costs were properly addressed by the High Court and appeal costs awarded to respondent.