31 May 2021
FAR NORTH HOLDINGS LIMITED v GORDON MALCOLM PERRY [2021] NZHC 1247
- Citation
- [2021] NZHC 1247
- Court
- High Court
The Wainui Marine report was inadmissible hearsay for purposes of proving causation because its author did not give evidence and the judge did not establish the necessary s18(1)(b) foundation; on the merits, the High Court upheld the District Court's finding that FNHL's admitted breach (use of garnet grit and inadequate attention to inspection and drying after removal of gel coat/anti-foul) caused or materially accelerated the hull blistering and therefore the District Court judgment awarding $62,083.01 in repair costs was correct and the substantive appeal was dismissed.