[2009] NZSC 116 SC 81/2009 SC 82/2009
Charterhall Trustees Limited and Blair & Co Ltd v Queenstown Lakes District Council

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Judgment: 24 November 2009
JUDGMENT OF THE COURT

A The applications for leave to appeal are both granted.

B The approved ground in both appeals is whether the Council owed a duty of care to Charterhall to exercise reasonable skill and care in the performance of its functions and responsibilities under the Building Act 1991.

Full judgment: SC_81__82_2009_Charterhall_Trustees_Ltd_v_Queenstown_Lakes.pdf