Ryan v Mason - [2011] 2 NZLR 791

Employment law — Jurisdiction — Whether relationship was partnership — Whether relationship was employment — Whether possibility of equitable remedies significant — Whether exclusive jurisdiction of Employment Authority could oust jurisdiction of High Court — High Court Rules, r 5.49.

Law practitioners — Partnership — Salaried partner with no share in profits or liabilities — Whether partner or employee — Whether matter to be decided in High Court or Employment Relations Authority.

Partnership — Special partnerships — Salaried partner with no share in profits or liabilities — Whether partner or employee — Whether equitable remedies required — Whether matter to be decided in High Court or Employment Relations Authority.