Re Leonard - [1985] 2 NZLR 88

Family protection — Testator's moral duty — Daughters — At testator's death in 1978, net value of estate was $384,235 which included $246,600 in farm properties and $132,000 in cash — By 1983 the value of the farm properties had increased to $652,717 - Will left the farm properties to four sons, and a legacy to each daughter of $4000 - Two daughters sought further provision — Both were married and financially comfortable — Whether testator was in breach of his moral duty — Whether High Court Judge was entitled to increase each daughter's legacy to $40,000 - Family Protection Act 1955, s 4.