SUPREME COURT OF NORFOLK ISLAND

Menzies v Menzies [1999] NFSC 1

Lunacy Act (NSW) 1898

IN THE MATTER of the Lunacy Act 1898 of New South Wales in its application to Norfolk Island RE:  EIZABETH MAY MENZIES;  EX PARTE:           NANCY LORETTA MENZIES

CORAM:       BEAUMONT CJ

DATE:            6 SEPTEMBER 1999

IN THE SUPREME COURT           )

                                                )           SC 8 of 1999

OF NORFOLK ISLAND                  )

IN THE MATTER of the Lunacy Act 1898 of New South Wales in its application to Norfolk Island

RE:     ELIZABETH MAY MENZIES

EX PARTE:    NANCY LORETTA MENZIES

Applicant

REASONS FOR JUDGMENT

BEAUMONT CJ:

            This is an application under s 103 of the Lunacy Act (NSW) 1898 (being incorporated into the Lunacy Ordinance 1932) in respect of the affairs of Elizabeth May Menzies.  Before hearing the application in court I was present at an interview of  Mrs Menzies in company with the applicant and her counsel and Dr Fletcher at the Norfolk Island Hospital.

            Having considered the affidavit material which has been lodged in support of the application and in the light of the interview with Mrs Menzies, I am of the opinion that this application should be granted and the orders which are sought should be made.

            Accordingly, I make orders in terms of paragraphs 1 to 6 inclusive of the notice of motion dated 24 August 1999.

I certify that this page is a true copy of the Reasons for Judgment herein of his Honour Chief Justice Beaumont.

Associate:

Date:                       6 September 1999

Appearing for the applicant:              Mr J Brown

                                                                McIntyres, Solicitors

Date of Hearing:                                   6 September 1999

Date Judgment delivered:                   6 September 1999