Auckland City Council v Glucina - [1997] 2 NZLR 1

Bankruptcy and insolvency — Disclaimer — Application by bankrupt seeking vesting in bankrupt of property disclaimed by Official Assignee — Whether bankrupt entitled to make such application — Whether bankrupt able to claim an interest in disclaimed property — Insolvency Act 1967, s 75(2) and 75(4).

Bankruptcy and insolvency — Property of bankrupt — Official Assignee disclaiming lease — Whether bankrupt entitled to apply for relief against forfeiture under Property Law Act 1952 in respect of disclaimed lease — Property Law Act 1952, s 118 — Insolvency Act 1967, s 75(2) and 75(4).

Statutes — Interpretation — Observations concerning rule of literal construction — Meaning of "interest" in s 75 of Insolvency Act 1967 — Insolvency Act 1967, s 75(4)(b).