A FATHER'S ESTATE.

Auckland Star, Volume LIV, Issue 147, 22 June 1923, Page 5

A FATHER'S ESTATE.

DEVISES TO SON.

DAUGHTERS' SUCCESSFUL CLAIM. V7hen Alfred Timon Boonstra died in 1021 he aevised the whole of his estate to a son, and exempted hie two daughters. The son died four months later, and the estate went to his widow. This morning at the Supreme Court the Thief Justice. Sir Robert Stout, gave judgment in the appeal of the two daughters, Mry Jane Corbey and Gertina Matilda Boonstra for a share of the estate, which they claimed from their sister-in-law, Harriet Matilda Boonstra. His Honor had first to decide a prelimited point—whether an extension of the time for the making of the application should be granted, as the estate was small —not over £400 —and considering the fact of the death of the executor, and also that negotiations were in progress between the family prior to his death, his Honor thought he should grant leave. As to what part the daughters should receive he thought it was just they should get some aid. All the parties were needy. He thought it would he fair to allow*each claimant £35. All parties would have to pay their own costs.

Mr. Hunt appeared for plaintiffs and Mr. Vallance for defendant.