Electricity Corporation Ltd v Geotherm Energy Ltd - [1992] 2 NZLR 641

Commercial law — Commerce Act — Producer and distributor of bulk electricity — Intending competitor seeking injunction and inquiry as to damages — Whether alleged use of market power including pricing and supply contracts with electrical supply authorities operated so as to deter competition — Whether reasonable cause of action disclosed — Commerce Act 1986, ss 3(8) and 36.

Practice and procedure — Statement of claim — Striking out proceedings — Whether reasonable cause of action disclosed — Extent and purpose of affidavit evidence — Observations as to manner of exercising jurisdiction.