Read the full judgment text of CACV 000002/1991 on BabelCite. This Court of Appeal judgment was delivered on 28 March 1991 before Sir Derek Cons (Ag. C.J.), Clough JA, Power JA.
Civil procedure – application to amend statement of claim after consent judgment – appeal against refusal – plaintiff abandoned claim for exemplary damages – judge's discretion – finality of litigation – earlier consent judgment as relevant factor – no error of principle – appeal dismissed with costs – costs follow the event
Legal issues: Appeal from refusal to amend statement of claim after consent judgment
Outcome: Appeal dismissed with costs.