In Grimshaw & co v BC207624 [2025] NZCA 392 the Court of Appeal allowed an appeal from the High Court judgment by rookie judge Tahana J that found Grimshaw & co negligent for its advice to the body corporate of Spencer on Byron. Cooke J in giving the judgment of the Court of Appeal said that Tahana J had got it totally wrong by misapplying the relevant law. Grimshaw & co was not negligent in its advice about the relevant unit titles act. Additionally, the Cooke J said that Tahana J was wrong to recategorize the proceeding as cat 3 post judgment for costs purposes. A total vindication for common sense.
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