Re Harris (A Bankrupt) - [1996] 1 NZLR 605

Bankruptcy and insolvency — Bankruptcy notice — Bankruptcy notice based on balance owing under Family Court judgment — Attempts to "compound" the debt — Negotiations between parties — Agreement reached but not in writing as required by provisions of s 21 of Matrimonial Property Act 1976 — Whether debt could be compounded only by written agreement — Whether bankruptcy notice should be set aside — Insolvency Act 1967, s 19(1)(d) — Insolvency Rules 1970 (SR 1970/245), form 15 — Matrimonial Property Act 1976, s 21(2).