Silvius v Feilding Borough - [1957] NZLR 713

Limitation of Action — Actions against Public and Local Authorities — Intended Plaintiff's Ignorance of His Legal Position or Lack of Knowledge of Likelihood or Extent of Permanent Disability — Such Ignorance not "mistake" or "reasonable cause" for Delay in giving Notice and bringing Action — Onus on Intended Plaintiff to convince Court, on Evidence and Reasonable Inferences to be drawn therefrom, that Intended Defendant "was not materially prejudiced" in His Defence by Delay — Limitation Act 1950, s 23 (2).