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New Zealand Case Law

Mental health act immunity
  • 16 Nov 2007

    KNIGHT V CROWN HEALTH FINANCING AGENCY HC WN CIV-2005-485-2678

    Citation
    openlaw-ed782967_5acd_4399_b358_25a72d124482.pdf
    Court
    High Court

    The plaintiff's allegations were not proven on the balance of probabilities because his evidence was found unreliable and inherently improbable; accordingly the claim fails and judgment is entered for the defendant.

    • Vicarious liability
    • Assault and battery
    • Negligence
    • Fiduciary duty
    • Limitation period
    • Mental health act immunity