[2016] NZEmpC 77 Nisha v LSG Sky Chefs New Zealand Ltd [pdf, 301 KB]
...interest. 10 The rationale is that the funder is gaining access to justice for its own purpose and is in effect the “real party” to the litigation, even if it is not the sole party. 11 [37] These principles were applied by the Court of Appeal where a costs award was sought against a non-party in this Court: Kidd v Equity Realty (1995) Ltd. 12 [38] There are, however, exceptions to the general rule; these were summarised by the Court of Appeal in SH Locke (NZ) Ltd v New Ze...