Morrison v Preece - (1890) 9 NZLR 63

"The Native Land Court Act 1886 Amendment Act, 1888," Section 27 — Alienation prohibited during certain Period — Negotiation during the Period — Lease founded on such Negotiation — "The Maori Real Estate Management Act, 1888," Section 5 — Foregift — Payment of Rent in advance — The Government Native Land Purchases Acts, 1877 and 1878 — Effect of Proclamation without Negotiation.