16 Dec 2021
BNZ v LOTHIAN PARTNERS CAPITAL LTD [2021] NZHC 3500
- Citation
- [2021] NZHC 3500
- Court
- High Court
The hearing was adjourned part-heard to allow the defendants' forensic accountants time to analyse the BNZ's loan and statement spreadsheets and the BNZ's reply affidavit because independent expert analysis was necessary to determine whether the defendants had a reasonably arguable defence on quantum; the short adjournment was proportionate given the complexity, amount claimed and limited prejudice to the BNZ.