In re S (A Mental Patient) - [1957] NZLR 448

Mental Defectives — Committee — Estate of Mental Defective consisting of PoultryFarm — Wife applying for appointment as Committee — Expenses of Management not increased to Any Extent by Appointment of Public Trustee — Periodical Visits of Farm Supervisor from Public Trust Office providing Wife with Competent Advice — Contemplated Claim for Damages for Large Amount in Respect of Patient's Condition caused by Negligence — Advice of Public Trustee and His Administration of Moneys resulting from Successful Claim beneficial to Estate — Wife's Application refused — Mental Health Act 1911, s 115.