| Jackson v McClintock | |
|---|---|
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| Court | High Court of New Zealand |
| Full case name | Jackson v McLintock |
| Citation(s) | (1998) 8 TCLR 161 |
| Court membership | |
| Judge(s) sitting | Laurenson J |
Jackson v McClintock (1998) 8 TCLR 161 is a cited case in New Zealand regarding relief under the Contractual Remedies Act 1979. [1]
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