30 Jun 2021
MORTON v DEBONO [2021] NZHC 1582
- Citation
- [2021] NZHC 1582
- Court
- High Court
Application to consolidate was declined because the appeal, if successful, would render the Family Protection Act proceeding redundant so consolidation would produce unnecessary preparation and no significant efficiency gains; there was no real risk of inconsistent findings; the FPA proceeding may involve cross‑examination and evidence inadmissible on appeal; and it is preferable to determine the appeal first to fix the estate value before further FPA litigation proceeds.