Thomas v Thomas - [1956] NZLR 785

Married Women's Property — Question of Title — Ordinary Principles of Law and Equity applicable without being Over — technical or Over-rigid — Land purchased in Joint Names of Spouses — Wife contributing Cash above Mortgage for Erection of House — Husband orally abandoning His Interest to Wife, followed by Her Exclusive Possession and Meeting All Expenditure — Husband standing by and allowing Same to be made — Equitable Estoppel by Acquiescence, giving Wife Right to call on Husband to transfer His Interest to Her — Wife entitled to Whole Beneficial Ownership — Married Women's Property Act 1952, s 19.