Auckland District Law Society v Dorbu [2010] NZLCDT 9 [pdf, 217 KB]
...claiming damages from a company, W Properties Limited, whose director was Mr S. By early October 2004, although a statement of defence to the claim had been filed, the defendant’s solicitor had withdrawn. On 17 September 2004 Mr S had left a phone message for Mr G indicating he wished to discuss settlement. Mr G immediately sent a letter of reply by fax that day advising Mr S that Mr G was away on leave from 20 September to Friday 1 October and that Mr S could contact his ins...