Ann Mary Seaton v Minister of Land Information

[2012] NZSC 59

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND

SC 44/2012
[2012] NZSC 59

BETWEEN  ANN MARY SEATON
Appellant

AND  MINISTER FOR LAND INFORMATION
Respondent

Court:             Tipping, McGrath and William Young JJ

Counsel:         S P Rennie and J E Bayley for Appellant
H S Hancock and J S Andrew for Respondent

Judgment:      24 July 2012

JUDGMENT OF THE COURT

AThe application for leave to appeal is granted.

BThe approved ground is whether the Court of Appeal was correct in its interpretation and application of the relevant provisions of the Public Works Act 1981 in the circumstances of this case?

Solicitors:
Rhodes & Co, Christchurch for Appellant
Crown Law Office, Wellington for Respondent