4 Jul 2018
ARNOLD v STUFF LIMITED [2018] NZHC 1641
- Citation
- [2018] NZHC 1641
- Court
- High Court
Judge refused retrial: directions were legally correct and appropriately emphasised context and the objective test; counsel's comments did not mislead the jury; the jury were properly told reputational harm is presumed for damages; the jury's verdicts were rationally open on the evidence and the political context including the author's rhetorical style; costs awarded to defendants with limited adjustments to bands and disbursements.