Connell v Odlum - [1993] 2 NZLR 257

Tort — Negligence — Solicitors — Matrimonial Property Act — Solicitor's certificate under s 21 - Whether duty of care owed by solicitor for one party to independently represented spouse — Matrimonial Property Act 1976, s 21.

Husband and wife — Matrimonial property — Whether duty of care owed by solicitor for one party to independently represented spouse to give proper advice in terms of s 21 of the Matrimonial Property Act 1976 - Whether other spouse entitled to rely on certificate — Matrimonial Property Act 1976, s 21.

Law practitioners — Negligence — Certificate under s 21 of the Matrimonial Property Act 1976 - Whether solicitor for one party owed duty of care to independently represented spouse to give proper advice in terms of s 21 - Matrimonial Property Act 1976, s 21.