12 May 2023
NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK FINANCE & LEASING LIMITED v JONES [2023] NZHC 1131 [11 May 2023]
- Citation
- [2023] NZHC 1131
- Court
- High Court
Application dismissed: the alleged counterclaim relied on by Mr Jones is the same claim rejected by the Court of Appeal and cannot be used to set aside the bankruptcy notice; the Court will not re‑open or conduct a collateral attack on prior full judgments absent prima facie fraud, collusion or miscarriage of justice; the Court has no power to halt an adjudication that has not yet been filed; recusal was not warranted; costs to follow the event with procedure for indemnity costs application.