14 Jul 2021
HARVEY v HARVEY [2021] NZHC 1771
- Citation
- [2021] NZHC 1771
- Court
- High Court
The Court declined to appoint Robert as administrator because, although he is willing and has relevant background, his longstanding estrangement from the residuary beneficiary (Jatuporn) and her opposition meant appointment would not adequately have regard to her interests and would risk perceived lack of impartiality given pending Family Protection Act claims and disputed share transfers; appointment of Robert was therefore not expedient under s6(2) Administration Act and r27; appointment was deferred and parties directed to confer on an alternative appointment process.