Fletcher v Eden Refuge Trust - [2012] 2 NZLR 227

Equity — Dishonest assistance — Whether dishonest state of mind determined by objective or subjective standard — Whether actual knowledge that transaction one which assistor could not honestly participate in required — Whether strong suspicion coupled with deliberate decision not to inquire further sufficient.

Law practitioners — Solicitors — Whether obligation to disburse funds in accordance with client’s instructions absolute — Whether defence to dishonest assistance — Law Practitioners Act 1982, s 89(1).

Practice and procedure — Costs — Indemnity costs on appeal.