7 Jul 2021
BANK OF NEW ZEALAND LTD v FERNANDO [2021] NZHC 1683
- Citation
- [2021] NZHC 1683
- Court
- High Court
Leave to apply for summary judgment was granted because the bank applied promptly after service of a largely pro forma statement of defence that did not raise a reasonably arguable defence, the bank's case had sufficient prospects of success on liability (and likely on quantum), there was no material prejudice to the defendant, and granting leave served the interests of justice by promoting a prompt resolution of the dispute.