Re Hale (a bankrupt) (Note) - [1989] 2 NZLR 503

Bankruptcy and insolvency — Preference — Alienation of property with intent to defraud creditors — In July 1968 husband executed a second mortgage in favour of his wife over a residential property to secure advances already made by his wife — Husband was adjudicated bankrupt in May 1972 - It was common ground that the provisions of the Insolvency Act 1967 did not apply — Whether the mortgage was voidable under s 60 of the Property Law Act 1952.