The Maori Trustee v Walker and Another: The Maori Trustee v Walker - [1961] NZLR 120

Chattels transfer — Instrument by way of security — A dvances made by one party but instrument by way of security taken in name of another — Grantee a trustee for party making advances.

Limitation of actions — Action against Crown and local public authoritics — Limitation period of one year may apply to action in contract — Non-payment of moneys due under a contract not in execution of "act duty or authority" — Limitation Act 1950, s. 23 (1).

Maoris and Maori Land — Maori Land Board acting under Maori Housing Act — Entitled to limitation period of one year on actions against it — Limitation Act 1950, s. 23.

Trusts and trustees — Implied trust — Advances made by one party but Instrument by way of security taken by another — Grantee a trustee for party making advances.