Sullivan v Darkin - [1986] 1 NZLR 214

Contract — Sale of land — Cancellation of sale and purchase agreement by vendor on failure of purchaser to settle — Damages sought from defaulting purchaser included shortfall in purchase price on resale — Duty of care owed to defaulting purchaser — Whether duty equated to that owed by mortgagee selling under power of sale — Whether vendor had fulfilled that duty.