Ted Jones Limited v Donselaar - [1969] NZLR 537

Trade and commerce — Administration and control — Registration, licensing and restriction — Control generally — Import control of motor vehicles — Sold or otherwise disposed of — Document falsely dated with intent to deceive Customs Department — Tainted with illegality — Customs Act 1913, ss. 46, 225, 312 — Import Control Regulations 1964 (S.R. 1964/47), Regs. 3 (a), 12 (1), 17 (b) (c)

Contract — Void and illegal contracts — Contracts with ulterior, illegal or immoral purpose — Agreement falsely dated with intent to deceive — Contrary to public policy — Ex turpi causa non oritur actio — Customs Act 1913, s. 225.