[2012] NZEmpC 140 French v Accident Compensation Corporation [pdf, 133 KB]
...opposed application for adjournment by the plaintiff. At the outset of the hearing, however, counsel for the plaintiff advised the Court that no adjournment was being sought. Ultimately, I granted an adjournment after counsel for the defendant requested that I do so, and following extensive argument. I then indicated that costs in relation to the hearing should be resolved immediately and invited counsel to be heard. However, counsel for the plaintiff requested the opportunity to...