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Rowan v Attorney-General
Judgment date: 10/04/1997
Court: NZHC
Judge: Smellie J
Citation:
[1997] 2 NZLR 559;
Catchwords: Public administration; Public works; Compulsory acquisition of land; Land no longer required for public works;
Negligence; Duty of care; Breach of statutory duty; Failure of Crown to give first option to former owner;
Damages; Tort; Foreseeability of loss; Breach of statutory duty by crown;