Hamilton Ice Arena Ltd v Perry Developments Ltd - [2002] 1 NZLR 309

Equity — Set-off — Claim by landlord for arrears of rent — Tenant claiming set-off for amounts owing by landlord to tenant's shareholders under separate contract — Whether tenant entitled to set-off.

Contract — Repudiation — Refurbishment of premises not completed by specified date — Defects in works — Whether time for completion of essence of contract — Whether payment in nature of performance bonus dependent on completion by specified date — Whether owner entitled to damages for defective performance.