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We successfully defended the council against claims in nuisance and Rylands v Fletcher and although found liable in negligence, it was for only 26% of the amount claimed.
READ MOREThe council successfully defended an application for particular discovery of irrelevant documents.
READ MOREWe successfully defended an application by a ventilation contractor who sought leave after close of pleadings to file a cross claim against the council.
READ MOREWe persuaded the claimants to discontinue against the council. We then obtained the council’s costs on the discontinuance from the claimants and an order that the claimants pay the costs of three out of four of the third parties joined by the council. The court found that the joinder of those third parties was the inevitable result of the claim that was made against the council.
READ MOREWe acted for the Southland District Council and won a case brought against it by the owners of a house who alleged the council's negligence was the cause of their house sinking.
READ MOREWe succeeded in securing judgment against the builder on the council's cross claim.
READ MOREWe successfully applied on the council's behalf to adjourn a 12 week trial when the claimants tabled nearly 1,000 pages of reply evidence 5 weeks before the trial was due to commence.
READ MOREThe ten year long stop defence does not apply to cross claims for apportionment between joint tortfeasors.
READ MOREThe court was the impediment to a settlement between the apartment owners and the council.
READ MOREThe council successfully obtained an 85% contribution from the developer.
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