4 May 2015
RAFIQ v MEREDITH CONNELL [2015] NZCA 145
- Citation
- [2015] NZCA 145
- Court
- Court of Appeal
The Court dismissed the special leave application because no error was shown in the strike‑out: the statements made in court were absolutely privileged under s 14 Defamation Act 1992; there was no evidence linking respondent to the online publication and, even if linked, the online report was a fair and accurate report attracting qualified privilege; emails to police and to the applicant were protected by qualified privilege; the claim was vexatious and devoid of merit; no arguable question of law or fact capable of bona fide and serious argument justified a second appeal.