Young v New Zealand Insurance Co Ltd - [1982] 2 NZLR 684

Husband and wife — Domestic actions — Property dispute arising out of agreements to marry — Couple had agreed to marry and had lived together as husband and wife for many years — Within 12 months of his fiancee's death, the plaintiff made a claim against her estate under s 8 of the Domestic Actions Act 1975 to recover money he had spent on her maintenance and support — Whether an award should be made — Quantum of award.