She moved away from Clarke, but claimed they resumed the relationship before his death. His will stated everything would go to his children. But the law states the survivor of a marriage, civil union or de facto relationship ended by death should be no worse off than if the relationship ended in separation, as long as the survivor makes a claim within a year of the estate being administered. McConkey’s claim was not made within that year, so her claims failed in the High Court and Court of Appeal in 2019 and 2020, respectively. Furthermore, various people said she was not in a relationship with Clarke when he died.
An appeal was planned, DeMarco’s former lawyer indicated in court. DeMarco had wanted the bankruptcy case delayed while he appealed against the court decision on which it was based. The judge said at this stage there was no appeal, and if one was filed it would face a high hurdle”. The creditors had waited long enough, and shouldn’t have to wait to see if DeMarco could mount a challenge to the debts.
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Sir Peter Jackson and others have an outstanding civil claim against DeMarco. (File photo) There was evidence the creditors could repay the money if the judgment was reversed on appeal.
Brierley companies sue PwC over alleged wrong advice Fri, 2 Jul 2021, 2:20PM
The Big Four accounting firm denies liability in the case, which sees the Brierley group of companies seeking the potential value of tax losses. Photo / Getty Images
Brierley companies sue PwC over alleged wrong advice Fri, 2 Jul 2021, 2:20PM
The New Zealand arm of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is being sued for $1.58 billion by members of the Brierley group of companies, which accuse the accounting firm of providing wrong advice.
A High Court judgment this week, released to the Herald, outlines the litigation which stems from BIL NZ Treasury, GL Management PTE, GL and Brierley Holdings engaging PwC in mid-1998.
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