Manson v New Zealand Meat Workers and Related Trades Union - [1993] 2 NZLR 602

Practice and procedure — Striking out proceedings — Proceeding commenced within but near to the end of limitation period and following other proceedings between same parties — Whether pre-issue delays should be taken into account in application to strike out for want of prosecution.

Practice and procedure — Striking out proceedings — Claim amended after expiry of limitation period to introduce new element not fairly comprehended earlier as in issue — Whether claim should be struck out as statute barred.

Industrial law — Dismissal — Whether statutory right to become member of union gives cause of action for dismissal — Industrial Relations Act 1973, s 104.