Misrepresentation in Residential Sale and Purchase Transactions

by Ben Eagleson | Sep 25, 2024 | Blog, General property Law, Sale and Purchase

When something goes wrong with a residential sale and purchase misrepresentation is often alleged.   What is misrepresentation in legal terms? The most common form of misrepresentation occurs when one party makes a statement that later turns out to be untrue....

Case Law Update: Mainzeal – Directors Beware

by AlexanderDorrington | Aug 31, 2023 | Blog, Business Law, General property Law

Landmark case for directors' duties Last week the Supreme Court released its long-awaited decision in Yan v Mainzeal Property and Construction Limited (in liquidation) (“Mainzeal”). It confirmed the lower court’s decision that the directors breached their duties...

Vendor Warranties

by AlexanderDorrington | Nov 7, 2022 | Blog, General property Law, Unit Titles

Vendor warranties – Promises worth keeping We all make promises at different points in our lives. Sometimes we break them. However, breaking vendor warranties – promises made when selling or purchasing property, can have far-reaching and damaging...

Construction Companies and Builders Beware!

by AlexanderDorrington | Sep 23, 2021 | Blog, Building, Business Law, General property Law

The High Court has recently passed judgement in the case of Palmer v Hewett Building Limited & Anor [2021] NZHC 1460, and in doing so puts construction companies and builders alike around New Zealand on notice.   Ms Palmer entered into a contract with Hewitt...

Lease renewal – was the lessee entitled to relief?

by Denise Marsden | May 29, 2018 | Blog, Business Law, General property Law, Leasing

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