In Re Jackson (Deceased) Jackson v Public Trustee - [1954] NZLR 175

Family Protection — Widow's Claim — Desertion by Widow Seven Years before Testator's Death — Magistrate refusing Her Separation and Maintenance Orders — Effect on Application for Provision out of Testator's Estate — Whether Magistrate's Decision operates as Estoppel in Family Protection Proceedings — Claim to Provision not necessarily forfeited — Widow awarded Capital Sum — Family Protection Act, 1908, s 33 (2).