Birkenfeld v Kendall and Anr – High Court of New Zealand (Randerson J) – 7 June 2007

Negligence – Collision between windsurfer and rigid inflatable boat – Personal injury claim by windsurfer against driver and against owners of rigid inflatable boat – Owners obtaining limitation decree and making offer to plaintiff in full amount of limitation sum plus interest and costs – Plaintiff declining offer – Owners and driver of boat applying for permanent stay of the proceedings – Whether proceedings should be stayed

(2008) 736 LMLN 3(2)