[2021] NZEmpC 228 Butt v Attorney-General [pdf, 252 KB]
...strike-out would be appropriate. [32] The key issue then is whether the plaintiffs were induced to agree to the Record of Settlement by a misrepresentation. Strike-out would only be appropriate if this argument is untenable. [33] Based on the affidavits given by the plaintiffs and, for the purposes of this application, assuming those statements are true,12 I consider there is an arguable case for misrepresentation. [34] It is apparent that a representation of fact was made to the...