Maxwell v Maxwell - [1929] NZLR 44

Destitute Persons Act — Husband and Wife — Agreement by Husband to pay Monthly Sum to Wife for Maintenance of Child — Subsequent Dissolution of Marriage — Decree absolute granting Custody of Child to Wife "subject to Conditions" set out in the Agreement as to Payment of Maintenance — No Order for Payment of Maintenance incorporated in Decree — Registration of Decree in Magistrate's Court — Writ of Prohibition issued to Magistrate prohibiting Exercise of Jurisdiction on Decree — Destitute Persons Amendment Act, 1926, s 8.