Blackwood v Swaysland - [1954] NZLR 579

Land Agent — Purchaser paying Purchase-price of Land to Vendor's Agent in pursuance of Contract — Contract illegal and void — Vendor subsequently insolvent — Payment of Purchase-price to Vendor by Land Agent — Land Agent liable to refund to Purchaser Moneys paid by Him — "Person lawfully entitled thereto" — Land Agents Act, 1921–22, s 23 (1) (b).