Re Welch - [1990] 3 NZLR 1

Testamentary promises — Claims — Quantum — Stepfather died intestate — Stepson made a testamentary promises claim on his own behalf claiming that his stepfather had expressly promised to leave him most of his estate worth in excess of $300,000 — High Court awarded stepson half share in estate — Court of Appeal reduced award to $20,000 — Whether stepfather's promises arose from family affection rather than reward for services — Whether $20,000 was reasonable recompense for stepson's services or work — Law Reform (Testamentary Promises) Act 1949, ss 2 and 3. — Appeal from [1989] 2 NZLR 1