In re Hawke (Deceased) Hawke v Public Trustee - [1957] NZLR 152

Family Protection — Applicant's Death after Hearing of Application for Further Provision, but before Judgment — Right to prosecute Application to Judgment a "cause of action" surviving His Death — Basis of Proceeding by His Executor — Law Reform Act 1936, s 3 — Judicature Act 1908, s 2 — Code of Civil Procedure, RR 1, 538 (j).