Martin v Martin - [1967] NZLR 593

Husband and wife — Domestic proceedings — Maintenance order — Disappearance of husband — Wife in receipt of social security benefit — Husband located after long period and found to be in receipt of substantial sum as damages for personal injury — Application by husband for remission of arrears — Application refused — Appeal — Considerations relevant to appeal — Destitute Persons Act 1910, s. 39

Destitute Persons — Maintenance order in favour of wife — Disappearance of husband for long period — Wife in receipt of social security benefit — Husband located and found to be in receipt of substantial sum as damages for personal injury — Application by husband for remission of arrears of maintenance — Application refused — Appeal — Considerations relevant to appeal — Destitute Persons Act 1910, s. 39.