In re Whitehead Whitehead v Whitehead - [1948] NZLR 1066

Contract — Estoppel by Acquiescence — Father promising Son Gift of Beach Cottage to be erected on Father's Land — Son assisting in Erection and Spending Money on Materials — Father Standing by and Encouraging such Work and Expenditure — Death of Father without Provision for Title to Son — Son entitled to Equitable Lien to be Reimbursed for Value of Labour and Expenditure on Cottage.