Harvey v Beveridge

Executors & administrators – constructive trust

Harvey v Beveridge – [2014] NZCA 72 – Randerson, White and French JJ – 20 March 2014 

Claim by executrix/trustee for possession of residential unit occupied by B during deceased’s lifetime – intention to gift unit to B not perfected during lifetime or under will – summary judgment – whether unit held on “common intention” constructive trust for B – whether requirements for contribution and unconscionability met. 

 

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