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Supreme Court green lights opt-out class actions

The ruling has been eagerly awaited to clarify future cases.

Reweti Kohere Tue, 17 Nov 2020

New Zealand’s highest court, in an eagerly-awaited decision, has ruled class action lawsuits can go ahead on an ‘opt-out’ basis despite lacking any guidance from Parliament.

The Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling against government insurer Southern Response Earthquake Services means

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Reweti Kohere Tue, 17 Nov 2020
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