Sullivan v Atchison - [1995] 2 NZLR 22

Practice and procedure — Proceedings — Over four years since last step in proceedings — Application for leave to take further step — Application for review of Master's decision granting leave — Principles applicable — Whether there is an onus on a defendant to show prejudice — Whether delay in proceedings inordinate and inexcusable — Whether delay caused serious prejudice to defendant — Whether Master's decision should be reviewed — High Court Rules, R 426A.