Thompson v Turbott - [1962] NZLR 298

Defamation — Privilege — Hearing of appeal before Public Service Board of Appeal — Occasion of absolute privilege — Briefing of evidence of witness before hearing — Also privileged — Privilege not lost by presence of other persons having legitimate interest in appeal

Public Service — Appeal Board — Whether judicial body — Whether hearing an occasion of absolute privilege — Public Service Amendment Act 1927, s. 17 (1) (b).