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Interim relief and balance of convenience
  • 12 Nov 2021

    NZDSOS INC and NZTSOS v MINISTER FOR COVID-19 RESPONSE [2021] NZHC 3071 [12 November 2021]

    Citation
    [2021] NZHC 3071
    Court
    High Court

    The interim interim application was declined because the balance of convenience and overall justice favoured refusing relief: granting relief would cause significant disruption to vital health and education sectors and public health measures, the applicants' case did not appear likely to be strong in light of related authorities and the Crown's public interest considerations outweighed the short-term harm to applicants pending the scheduled interim hearing.

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