Administration and probate - Family provision - Application for extension of time - "Final distribution" of estate - Transmission application and transfer in respect of sole asset of estate lodged at Titles Office but not registered - Whether estate finally distributed - Administration and Probate Act 1958 (No. 6191), s99, s99A.

Administration and probate - Family provision - Application by - adult ex nuptial son for further provision - Principles applicable - Nature of special need or claim - Paternity - Originating motion for declaration - Status of Children Act 1974 (No. 8602), s7, s10.

Administration and probate - Family provision - Commencement of proceeding - Time limitation - No application to be heard unless made within fixed period or within further time allowed by court - Fixed time expiring on a holiday - Application made the following day - Defendant seeking declaration that plaintiff was obliged to apply for leave to enlarge time - Interpretation of legislation - General provision relating to time limits expiring on a holiday - Extension of time to next day not a holiday - Remedial provision - Whether specific fixed time period extended by operation of general interpretation provision - Administration and Probate Act 1958 (No 6191) s 99 - Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984 (No 10096) s 44(3) 44(4).