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New Zealand Case Law

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  • 22 Feb 2018

    Re. DAWSON and DAWSON [2018] NZHC 207

    Citation
    [2018] NZHC 207
    Court
    High Court

    Because the mortgagees had an equitable and secured interest, had been unable to recover their loan, had paid outstanding rates, and all other interested parties either consented or did not object, the Court was satisfied under s119(3) that it was fair to vest the fee simple estates in the applicants and therefore granted the vesting order.

  • 21 Jul 2016

    Goodman v Attorney-General [2016] NZHC 1668

    Citation
    [2016] NZHC 1668
    Court
    High Court

    Because the Official Assignee disclaimed the company's two-fifths interest which therefore vested in the Crown, the Crown expressly declined to claim the interest and consented to the plaintiff's application, and the plaintiff established beneficial ownership, the Court exercised its power under s 269(5) to vest the two-fifths share in the plaintiff.