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New Zealand Case Law

Appointment of office
  • 4 Aug 2017

    DURIE v PAUL [2017] NZHC 1845

    Citation
    [2017] NZHC 1845
    Court
    High Court

    Despite the absence of formal opposition, the Court was satisfied Mr Paul's continued conduct and representations constituted a live contest as to legal rights and risked ongoing harm to the NZMC's statutory functions; accordingly it was a proper exercise of the Court's discretion to grant a declaratory judgment that Sir Edward was lawfully appointed sole chair and Mr Paul is no longer co-chair.