Callaghan v Callaghan - [1987] 2 NZLR 374

Husband and wife — Matrimonial property — Superannuation — Benefit consisted of lump sum refund of contributions plus contributions of employer and interest — Whether actuarial type calculations are necessary for defined contributions scheme as opposed to defined benefit scheme — Whether award based on immediately realisable benefit will achieve practical justice — Whether valuation should be made at date of separation or date of hearing — Matrimonial Property Act 1976, ss 8 and 31.