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Takamore v Clarke |
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Whether the common law of New Zealand should give effect to Maori custom when determining burial rights in respect of a deceaseds body; whether the executrix was entitled to take possession of the body notwithstanding a traditional Maori burial already having taken place. |
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| Court: |
Supreme Court of New Zealand |
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| Reference: |
SC 131/2011 |
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| Neutral Citation: |
[2012] NZSC 116 |
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| Judge(s): |
Elias CJ, Tipping, McGrath, William Young and Blanchard JJ |
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| Date: |
18 July 2012 |