In re Yarrell (Deceased) Dickinson v Yarrell - [1956] NZLR 739

Family Protection — Adopted Children — Right of Adopted Child to apply under Family Protection Act 1955 preserved, though Adopted Children, as Such, not mentioned therein — Application filed before Passing of that Statute and heard afterwards — Application of Such Statute — Family Protection Act 1955, ss 2 (2), 3 (b) — Adoption Act 1955, ss 16 (2) (a), (3) (b).

Statute — Saving Clause — Issue of Originating Summons before Repeal of Family Protection Act 1908 not "any thing . . . done" affecting Rights under that Repealed Statute — Mere Right to apply for Relief existing at Date of Repealing Statute not such a "right" as preserved by that Enactment — Acts Interpretation Act 1924, s 20 (e) — Family Protection Act 1955, s 16 (2).