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Court of Appeal Wellington
8, 9 March; 25 July 1960
Gresson P., Cleary J., Hutchison J.
8, 9 March; 25 July 1960
Gresson P., Cleary J., Hutchison J.
Gaming and wagering — Bets made with Totalizator Agency Board by person later adjudicated bankrupt — Order of adjudication relating back to date before date of bets — Amount staked not recoverable by Official Assignee — True nature of transactions — Gaming Act 1908, s. 70
Gaming and wagering — Totalizator Agency Board — Acts solely as agent for individual racing clubs — Gaming Amendment Act 1949
Bankruptcy and insolvency — General — Bets made by bankrupt with Totalizator Agency Board after date to which order of adjudication related back — Amount staked not recoverable by Official Assignee — Bankruptcy Act 1908, s. 82 (d).