Read the full judgment text of HCA 009983/1996 on BabelCite. This High Court CFI judgment was delivered on 12 May 1998.
1. I would not allow the application for amendment. The crux of the matter lies in the pleading of the natural and ordinary meaning of the words in para 9(c)(d)(f) & (h). Para 9(c) reads: "the threat and/or intimidation and/or influence were improper, unjustified and/or made with a sinister motive"; (d) "the Plaintiff gave advice to Au in regard to Au's claim for compensation from Au's previous employer without regard to Au's interests"; (f) "the Plaintiff had acted unprofessionally and/or uneth