Supreme Court dismisses Mr Hampton’s application for leave to appeal
This was an unsuccessful attempt by Mr Hampton for leave to appeal the Court of Appeal’s decision dismissing two appeals; the first seeking to stay the enforcement of his bankruptcy, and the second challenging a High Court order imposing conditions on his discharge from bankruptcy.
Case
Hampton v MinterEllisonRuddWatts [2020] NZSC 123
Legal terms
Application for leave to appeal, General or public importance
Insolvency Act 2006, ss 67(1), 101(1), 173-181, 290, 292, 295 and 309
High Court Rules 2016, rr 17.2 and 17.29
Court of Appeal (Civil) Rules 2005, r 12
Senior Courts Act 2016, s 74(2)(a) and (b)
Supreme Court Rules 2004, r 20