Sanders v Anderson - [1968] NZLR 172

Practice — Statement of defence — Amendment — Slander — Denial — Application after commencement of trial to amend defence so as to introduce plea of qualified privilege — Application refused — Verdict and award of damages to plaintiff — Motion for new trial — Whether leave to amend statement of defence properly refused — Code of Civil Procedure, RR. 136C, 136D, 271, 276.