In re Wright (Deceased) Willis v Drinkwater - [1954] NZLR 630

Family Protection — Grandchildren — Principles applicable to Claims by Grandchildren — More Remote Relationship a Circumstance to be taken into Account — Jurisdiction not limited to Provision applicable to Destitute Persons — Family Protection Act, 1908, s 33.

Family Protection — Jurisdiction — No Jurisdiction to make Order in Favour of Claimant resulting in Direct Benefit, at Expense of Other Beneficiaries, to Person not entitled to claim under Statute — Original Legacy to stand and Additional Provision made for Claimant, or, alternatively, if Such Provision made by Lump Sum in Substitution for Legacy, Amount given by Will to be applied pro tanto in meeting Provision made by Court.