| Restrictions | Includes non-publication order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2017] NZERA Christchurch 222 |
| Hearing date | 14-Nov-17 |
| Determination date | 19 December 2017 |
| Member | D Appleton |
| Representation | TUV's Son ; J Boyle |
| Location | Nelson |
| Parties | TUV v WXY |
| Summary | JURISDICTION – Whether Record of Settlement (“ROS”) can be set aside on the basis of mental incapacity or duress |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;JURISDICTION: No grounds to declare applicant lacked capacity to enter ROS. Applicant did not enter into ROS because of duress imposed by respondent. ROS remains binding on parties. |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Jurisdiction |
| Statutes | Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017 s36;Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017 s37;Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017 s38;Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017 s39;Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017 s40;ERA s148A;ERA s148(2);ERA s149;ERA s149(1);ERA s149(3);ERA s149(3)(b) |
| Cases Cited | Gustav & Co Ltd v Macfield Ltd [2007] NZCA 205;O’Connor v Hart [1985] 1 NZLR 159 (PC);Penny v Fonterra Co-Operative Group Ltd [2011] NZEmpC 151;Pharmacy Care Systems Ltd v Attorney-General CA 198/03, 16 August 2004;Marston v Moor [2013] NZHC 2249;81 Corporation and 81 Ltd v Marino [2017] NZEmpC 69 |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| PDF File Link: | 2017_NZERA_Christchurch_222.pdf [pdf 175 KB] |