Garrett v A-G [1997] 2 NZLR 332 is a cited case in New Zealand regarding claims in tort for misfeasance in public office .[1]
| Garrett v A-G | |
|---|---|
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| Court | Court of Appeal of New Zealand |
| Full case name | Judith Garrett v A-G |
| Decided | 19 December 1996 |
| Citation | [1997] 2 NZLR 332 |
| Court membership | |
| Judges sitting | Richardson P, Gault J, Henry J, Keith J, Blanchard J |
| Keywords | |
| negligence | |
Background
editJudith Garrett had lodged a complaint with the police that she had been raped by several off duty police officers.
Later, when the police declined to prosecute the officers, Garrett sued the police for malfeasance for refusing to prosecute
Held
editGarrett's claim was dismissed.
References
edit- ^ McLay, Geoff (2003). Butterworths Student Companion Torts (4th ed.). LexisNexis. ISBN 0-408-71686-X.