5 Nov 2013
THE OFFICIAL ASSIGNEE AT HAMILTON v LEWTYN MICHAEL SCOTT [2013] NZHC 2919
- Citation
- [2013] NZHC 2919
- Court
- High Court
The Associate Judge did not err in granting leave to withdraw because requiring counsel to file an affidavit detailing the breakdown would have compelled disclosure of privileged communications; the Court may rely on counsel's representations and, under its inherent jurisdiction, may permit withdrawal without the formal affidavit or interlocutory application the applicant sought.