26 Jun 2014
CORBETT v PATTERSON AND WESTERN CA303/2011 [2014] NZCA 274
- Citation
- [2014] 3 NZLR 318
- Court
- Court of Appeal
The Court upheld the High Court's acceptance of the psychiatrist's expert opinion that the appellant suffered a cyclothymic disorder which materially impaired his ability to understand the issues and to give sufficient instructions in complex litigation; given that incapacity proved on the balance of probabilities in relation to the specific litigation, appointment of a litigation guardian was necessary and proper and the High Court orders were affirmed.