Fry v Wilson and Another - [1973] 1 NZLR 624

Destitute Persons — Jurisdiction of Court — Warrant to arrest absconder — Duty of Magistrate to satisfy himself there was "reasonable cause to believe" person about to leave New Zealand to avoid maintenance payments — Domestic Proceedings Act 1968, s 109.

Practice — Absconding debtors — Duty of Magistrate on issuing warrant to arrest.