Whitmore v Palmerston North City Council

[2021] NZHC 1543

IN THE HIGH COURT OF NEW ZEALAND PALMERSTON NORTH REGISTRY

I TE KŌTI MATUA O AOTEAROA TE PAPAIOEA ROHE

CIV-2021-454-000037

[2021] NZHC 1543

BETWEEN

DAPHNA KAYE WHITMORE

Applicant

AND

PALMERSTON NORTH CITY COUNCIL

Respondent

Hearing:

24 June 2021

Appearances:

N Levy QC for the Applicant

J Shackleton and O L Rego for the Palmerston North City Council

Judgment:

25 June 2021

RESULTS JUDGMENT OF NATION J

[1]        Having considered the evidence and submissions of counsel, the Court grants the applicant the relief sought and makes an order that the licence to occupy created by the agreement to hire the mezzanine meeting space at the Palmerston North City Library between 6.30 pm and 8.00 pm on 25 June 2021 continues in force.

[2]Reasons will follow in due course.

Solicitors:

N Levy QC, Barrister, Wellington Simpson Grierson, Wellington.

WHITMORE v PALMERSTON NORTH CITY COUNCIL [2021] NZHC 1543 [25 June 2021]