1 Apr 2019
LEE v SOUTH [2019] NZHC 646
- Citation
- [2019] NZHC 646
- Court
- High Court
The Court found both Mr South and SDL were parties to and liable under the Contract, the plaintiffs validly cancelled the contract for repudiation and persistent default, the appropriate measure of damages for non‑completion is the proven cost of completion and remediation, the Court would not depart from the Adjudicator's findings on overcharged items absent adequate contrary evidence, and awarded judgment to the plaintiffs for costs of completion $418,840.04, rental losses $3,210.66 and general damages $25,000 (total $447,050.70), with interest and costs to be calculated and approved by the…