Litigation | Class Action
The Court steps in in the absence of a statutory regimeJustice Osborne in the…
Opting For Change. Southern Response v Ross
The Supreme Court has confirmed in Ross that plaintiffs may bring “opt-out”…
Body Corporate 378351 v Auckland Council & Ors [2020] NZHC 1701
“Decision making, like coffee, needs a cooling process”— GEORGE…
The Debut of clarity for director’s duties, or further uncertainty?
BackgroundMr Cooper was the sole director of Debut Homes Ltd (Debut), a…
Taylor v Asteron Life Ltd [2020] NZCA 354 – Post contractual obligations of utmost good faith
“Every lie we tell incurs a debt to the truth.Sooner or later that debt is…
A Sting in the Tail? 127 Hobson Street Limited v Honey Bees Preschool Limited
The Supreme Court has delivered an important decision on the law of penalties…
Attorney-General v Strathboss Kiwifruit Ltd
IntroductionDuring lockdown the Court of Appeal released its decision in…
Really? The Final Chapter in Lodge v Commerce Commission [2020] NZSC 25
Really?The Supreme Court has written the final chapter in the Lodge/TradeMe…
COVID and Court Delays
Court says roll up your sleeves and get on with it In Short The demand on the…
Making the most of expert evidence
What is expert evidence and when is it necessary?Judges often need to make…
