Rawlinson v Rice - [1997] 2 NZLR 651

Practice and procedure — Striking out proceedings — Tort of misfeasance in public office — Whether pleadings disclosed elements of cause of action — Essential elements of tort — Whether Court can examine evidence in determining same — Whether "public office" is inclusive of judicial officers — Summary Proceedings Act 1957, s 193(1) — District Courts Act 1947, s 119 — New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, s 27 — High Court Rules, R 441A.