George v ACC [2012] NZACA 13 [pdf, 78 KB]
...legal advice at the material time was an aggravating factor, and if the new solicitor failed to attend to the claim and lodge a review application, then that of itself was not a satisfactory explanation of the delay and the overall considerations of justice applied to both parties. [45] Mr Barnett was also critical of the reasons for the late application for review, particularly as the purpose did not go to the merits of the decision, but a secondary purpose, being to establish a date...