In re Jackson (Deceased) Holmes v Public Trustee - [1942] NZLR 682

Adoption of Children — Will — Codicil — Gift by Will to A's Children prior to Adoption of a Child by A. — Will subsequently to Adoption confirmed by Codicils making no Alterations in Gift or Reference to A's Children or to Adopted Child — Whether Will or Either Codicil an Instrument by virtue of which the Share in the Gift would devolve upon the Adopted Child — Infants Act, 1908, s 21 (1).