Berrett and Another v Smith: Smith v Brenkley - [1965] NZLR 460

Bills of exchange, promissory notes and other negotiable instruments — Cheques — Cheque given in respect of contract illegally performed by holder — Whether cheque tainted with illegality — Bills of Exchange Act 1908, s. 30 (1)

Contract — Illegality — Motor vehicle sold without current warrant of fitness — Whether contract thereby becoming illegal — Whether enforceable by either party — Whether position affected by Sale of Goods Act — Traffic Regulations 1956 (S.R. 1956/217), Reg. 53 (Reprint 1963 (S.R. 1963/157), Reg. 53) — Sale of Goods Act 1908, s. 13 (3)

Transport and transport licensing — Motor vehicle sold without current warrant of fitness — Whether contract thereby becoming illegal — Whether enforceable by either party — Whether position affected by Sale of Goods Act — Traffic Regulations 1956 (S.R. 1956/217), Reg. 53 (Reprint 1963 (S.R. 1963/157), Reg. 53) — Sale of Goods Act 1908, s. 13 (3).