In the matter of Goldman [removal of litigation guardian] - [2016] 3 NZLR 331

Civil practice and procedure — Interlocutory application — Application for removal of litigation guardian — Substantive challenge by defendant to remove the litigation guardian of plaintiff — Whether defendant's view of plaintiff's best interests relevant — Whether litigation guardian's interests adverse to incapacitated person — High Court Rules, rr 4.35 and 4.46(3).

Civil practice and procedure — Interlocutory application — Application for an order revoking or varying the appointment of litigation guardian — Procedural challenge — Whether defendant was affected party and required notice — Whether originating or interlocutory application — High Court Rules, r 7.49(1).