W & R Jack Ltd v Fifield - [1999] 1 NZLR 48

Arbitration — Jurisdiction — Lease providing that tenant is deemed to accept a reviewed rental if no notice of dispute given within 28 days (time of the essence) — Lessee failing to give notice — Lessee applying for appointment of arbitrator to fix rental — Delay in making application — Application for extension of time — Whether undue hardship caused — Arbitration Act 1996, s 19.