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High Court Wellington
2, 3 and 4 December 1996; 19 February 1997
Williams J
2, 3 and 4 December 1996; 19 February 1997
Williams J
Equity — Confidential information — Duty in relation to identification of undercover police officer — Provision for duty incorporated in police department policy — Whether breach of duty by police inspector.
Damages — Compensatory — Whether a distinction between equity and common law damages in award of compensatory damages — Entitlement to award commensurate with value of information disclosed.
Damages — Aggravated damages — Principles applicable — Plaintiff's reaction to defendants' conduct — Whether award justified.
Damages — Exemplary or punitive damages — Principles applicable — Whether defendants' conduct deserving of condemnation justifying award.