Smith v Kerekes - [1994] 3 NZLR 116

Husband and wife — Matrimonial property — Superannuation — Whether value should be assessed at date of separation or date of hearing — Whether payment should be by way of capital sum or pension — Clean break principle — Severence and retiring leave payments — Matrimonial Property Act 1976, ss 2, 9 and 31 - Government Superannuation Fund Act 1956, s 91B.

Practice and procedure — Appeals — Cross-appeals — Admission of further evidence on appeal — Matrimonial Property Act 1976, s 39 - District Courts Act 1947, ss 73 and 74.