Fatupaito v Bates - [2001] 3 NZLR 386

Company law — Directors — Whether defendant deemed director — Whether professional capacity exception applied — Whether defendant traded recklessly or breached duty in relation to obligations — Assessment of liability — Companies Act 1993, ss 126, 135, 136 and 301.

Company law — Insolvency — Whether defendant traded recklessly or breached duty in relation to obligations — Assessment of liability — Companies Act 1993, ss 126, 135, 136 and 301.

Company law — Liquidation — Purported receivership — Whether purported receiver deemed director — Whether professional capacity exception applied — Whether defendant traded recklessly or breached duty in relation to obligations — Assessment of liability — Companies Act 1993, ss 126, 135, 136 and 301.