17 Mar 2022
MALTHUS v LAURA FERGUSSON TRUST INCORPORATED [2022] NZHC 407
- Citation
- [2022] NZHC 407
- Court
- High Court
The Court declined to strike out the fourth cause of action because, despite imprecision, it disclosed a reasonably arguable claim that rejection of specified membership applications was unreasonable and potentially in bad faith under principles in Stratford Racing Club; the standing defect was cured by substitution of a member applicant; the stay was refused because, although the proceedings overlap, justice and efficiency require both matters be heard together or consolidated to avoid duplication and preserve parties' rights including appeal, with limited discovery and case management to co…