Rees v Sinclair
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Rees v Sinclair [1974] 1 NZLR 180 is a cited case in New Zealand regarding liability for negligence against lawyers.[1] It effectively reinforced the English case of Rondel v Worsley into New Zealand case law.
Full case name Rees v Sinclair
Decided3 October 1973
Citation[1974] 1 NZLR 180
| Rees v Sinclair | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Court | Court of Appeal of New Zealand |
| Full case name | Rees v Sinclair |
| Decided | 3 October 1973 |
| Citation | [1974] 1 NZLR 180 |
| Court membership | |
| Judges sitting | McCarthy P, MacArthur J, Beattie J |
| Keywords | |
| negligence | |
Background
Ree had Sinclair represent him in a court case. Rather ironically, Ree was a retired lawyer himself. Anyway, Ree believed Sinclair was negligent in handling his case, and sued him for professional negligence.
Sinclair defended the matter by claiming barristerial immunity.
