Hobson v Attorney-General - [2007] 1 NZLR 374

Damages — Exemplary damages — Whether the facts supported the imposition of vicarious liability for exemplary damages — Whether loss suffered qualifies for relief in the form of compensatory damages.

Practice and procedure — Striking out proceedings — When appropriate to strike out ahead of trial.

Tort — Negligence — Novel duty of care — Whether duty on Department of Corrections the same as duty owed by employee — Whether duty to supervise parolees — Whether duty to warn prospective employers of criminal history of parolee — Statutory context of duty of care.

Tort — Misfeasance in public office — Whether requirement for malice satisfied — Whether compensable head of loss.