Rakera v Downs - [1916] NZLR 669

Landlord and Tenant — Memorandum of Lease — Parol Agreement to set off Lessor's Indebtedness to Lessee against Rent — Whether Evidence admissible — Native Lessor — Protection against charging Rent in Anticipation — Re-entry for Non-payment of Rent — Relief against Forfeiture — Delay in Lessee's Application — No Substantial Property at Stake — Discretion to refuse — Application by Mortgagee of Lease for Relief — Relief as of Right — Conditions thereof — Land Transfer Act, 1908, s 119 — Native Land Act, 1909, s 210 (2) — Property Law Act, 1908, s 94.