Brodav Ltd v Waters [pdf, 28 KB]
...counsel). 19. Where the alleged bad faith involves public authorities or abuse of executive power the courts give a more restrictive meaning to “bad faith” by requiring an element of dishonesty be proven. As McMullin J stated in the Court of Appeal decision in Webster v Auckland Harbour Board (supra) there is generally difficulty in establishing bad faith against public authorities. (page 683) A broader interpretation is given in other situations, such as in this claim....