The Legal Drive : Recent Episodes
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A discussion about the effect of the Corona Virus on supply contracts and legal obligations --New Zealand, February 2020. By Steve Keall, barrister.
A very brief review of some of the basics of how GST should be treated in a civil claim, in light of a recent case: Dodds v Southern Response (2019).
An analysis of the NZ Court of Appeal's decision in Avonside Holdings Ltd v Southern Response Earthquake Services Ltd [2014] NZCA 483.
A review of the recent NZ High Court decision Holler & Rouse v Osaki [2014] NZHC 1977 (20 August 2014, Justice Keane).
An update on two recent insurance cases: Campbell v Southern Response and Ridgecrest v IAG.
A recent New Zealand case confirms that maintenance and champerty is still something to look out for.
The New Zealand High Court has recently held that a civil claim for damages under the Fair Trading Act 1986 ("FTA") is not capable of being assigned: Swindle v Withers [2014] NZHC 578 (Associate Judge Doogue, 26 March 2014).
The New Zealand Court of Appeal has ruled against an insurer in a Canterbury earthquake case: Skyward Aviation 2008 Limited v Tower Insurance Limited [2014] NZCA 76. Brought to you by nzinsurancelaw and New Zealand lawyer Steve Keall.
A review of a recent New Zealand High Court decision where the Court considered the inducement element where material non-disclosure was alleged: New Zealand Local Authority Protection Programme Disaster Fund v New India Assurance Company Ltd [2013] NZHC 1327. Brought to you by nzinsurancelaw and New Zealand lawyer Steve Keall.
A recent arson decision involving arson confirms the standard of proof for "serious cases" involving fraudulent conduct is on the balance of probabilities. Brought to you by nzinsurancelaw and New Zealand lawyer Steve Keall.
A general introduction as well as some brief comments on a recent High Court of England reinsurance case; Tokyo Marine Insurance Ltd v Novae Corporate Underwriting Ltd [2013] EWHC 3362. Brought to you by nzinsurancelaw and New Zealand lawyer Steve Keall.