Southgate v Hilton - [1959] NZLR 98

Destitute Persons — Illegitimate Child — Adoption — Maintenance Order in Favour of Unmarried Mother — Mother later marrying — Child adopted by Her and Her Husband — Effect of Adoption on Maintenance Order — Order Suspended — Destitute Persons Act 1910, s. 39 (1) — Adoption Act 1955, s. 16 (2) (i).