Instructions:

Assume that the facts of Stanley-Hunt Earthmovers Ltd v Registrar of Companies (1997) 8 NZCLC 261,403 occurred in 2023 and that an appeal has been lodged against the High Court’s decision to direct Stanley-Hunt Earthmovers (1996) Ltd to change its name under s 24 of the Companies Act 1993. Set out the arguments that might be made for each party to the Court of Appeal and write a judgment for that court. Apply principles from the relevant cases and legislation.

NOTE:

• You will need to have studied the ‘INCORPORATION’ topic before attempting the assignment.
• In preparing your answers, consider the guidance under the heading ‘Answering Legal Questions’ and the Assessment Marking Criteria on Stream.
• You are required to submit your own work: see ‘Academic integrity’ here.