10 Mar 2014
NEUMAYER & ANOR v KAPITI COAST DISTRICT COUNCIL [2014] NZHC 417
- Citation
- [2014] NZHC 417
- Court
- High Court
Leave to defend was granted despite the unexplained and inordinate delay because the defendant demonstrated a substantial and arguable defence and the plaintiffs would not suffer irreparable injury if indemnified; the court therefore exercised its discretion to permit a belated defence on strict conditions including payment of specified costs and timetabling orders.