Brebner & Anor v Collie & Anor [2013] NZWHT Auckland 23 [pdf, 113 KB]
...any existing defects at time of purchase is not relevant because contributory negligence and volenti non fit injuria are not defences to contractual claims. It is correct that these defences are unavailable in contract. However MacKenzie J carefully examined whether the real estate agent’s knowledge that there was no CCC could be imputed to the purchasers before commenting that in any case the requirement that waiver be by notice had not been satisfied. Knowledge was also, as...