Banford and Sansome

In the matter of *Banford and Sansome*, heard by Judge Hartnett, the dispute concerned the division of assets between a husband and wife. The primary asset in contention was a sum of approximately $51,741.50 held in the trust account of the husband's former solicitor, along with accrued interest. The court was also required to determine the disposition of superannuation entitlements and various chattels.

The central legal issues before the court were how to equitably divide the matrimonial property, specifically the funds held in trust, and whether to make orders regarding the parties' respective superannuation interests and personal possessions. The court needed to consider the principles of property settlement in family law to reach a just and equitable outcome.

Judge Hartnett ordered that a portion of the funds held in trust, specifically 10% of the principal sum ($5,174.15) plus accrued interest, be paid to the husband. The remaining balance of the trust funds, together with its accrued interest, was to be paid to the wife. The court further ordered that each party retain their own superannuation entitlements and the chattels currently in their possession. All other outstanding applications were dismissed, and the matter was removed from the court's list.