25 Sept 2018
NIVEN v IAG NEW ZEALAND LTD [2018] NZHC 2492
- Citation
- [2018] NZHC 2492
- Court
- High Court
Application dismissed because on balance a separate question would not serve the parties' best interests: the matter would require more time than submitted, the judge estimated a five day hearing, there are strong prospects of appeal and delay, IAG's need to obtain its own assessment could facilitate settlement if all issues were dealt with together, and rostering risks mean hearing all issues together is preferable to avoid further delay and ensure consistency of judicial decision-making.