McCormack v Lee - [1941] NZLR 114

Executors and Administrators — Widow Administratrix cum testamento annexo of Husband's Estate — Land held by Husband under Crown Lease subject to Mortgage — Lease cancelled by Crown — Registration of Transmission of his other Lands by Widow and on her death by her Executors — Sale of such Lands by Latter — Availability of Surplus on Sale Payment of Mortgage-moneys due by Husband — Executors de son tort.