Wilson v Paniani - [1996] 3 NZLR 378

Property interests — Gifts — Donatio mortis causa — Deceased gifting to plaintiff in presence of witnesses pension fund cheque four days before her death — Cheque stopped because of error in amount — Cheque for larger amount to be paid — Deceased reaffirmed intention that plaintiff have sum represented by first cheque — Such sum not paid to plaintiff's bank account before death of deceased — Whether conditions necessary for valid donatio mortis causa.