Inform Group Ltd v Fleet Card (NZ) Ltd - [1989] 3 NZLR 293

Practice and procedure — Allegation of bias by predetermination — In proceedings concerning the supply of computer services, Judge gave an interim judgment on liability in which he made strong findings critical of the evidence of defendant's general manager — Priority fixture had been made for subsequent hearing on damages — Defendant sought an order that trial be continued before another Judge — Whether there would be a reasonable suspicion of bias if the Judge who had made the adverse comments was to hear and decide the question of damages.

Practice and procedure — Stay of damages inquiry pending interlocutory appeal on liability — Judge gave judgment for plaintiff on question of liability and a priority fixture was made for a subsequent hearing to determine damages — Defendant appealed against adverse decision on liability and sought a stay of proceedings pending determination of appeal — Whether proceedings should be stayed.