Sutton v Bell - [2023] 1 NZLR 150

Relationship property — De facto relationships — Disposition of property before commencement of de facto relationship — Whether court could set disposition aside — Whether disposition made “in order to defeat the claim or rights” of de facto partner — Property (Relationships) Act 1976 s 44(1).

Relationship property — Disposition of property by one party — Whether disposition made “in order to defeat the claim or rights” of another party — Property (Relationships) Act 1976 s 44(1).