7 Nov 2014
WU v MONCUR [2014] NZHC 2776
- Citation
- [2014] NZHC 2776
- Court
- High Court
Leave was granted to the first defendant to file a statement of defence out of time because, on balance, the interests of justice required it and there was an arguable defence similar in part to defences already raised by other defendants; however leave was conditional to prevent prejudice and delay: the bad reputation notice was struck out, defences limited to honest opinion and truth, and particulars and evidence must be filed and served by 1.00 pm on 11 November 2014 or the defence will not be considered at trial; costs of $3,482.50 were awarded to the plaintiff payable immediately.
- Leave to file defence out of time
- Striking out defences
- Honest opinion
- Truth
- Notice of evidence of bad reputation
- Trial management