Ferguson and Another v Scott - [1976] 1 NZLR 611

Sale of Land — Restrictive legislation — Land settlement promotion — Lease containing option to purchase — Declaration deposited by the lessee making no reference to the option — Lessee exercising option — Validity of contract for sale and purchase — Land Settlement Promotion and Acquisition of Land Act 1952, ss 23(1), 24(1)(d) and 25.