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Reported case

What it is

A court decision published in a law report series.

How to cite it

Cited as a reported case under r 3.2. Where the case also has a neutral citation, give that first and then the single best report; r 3.2.10 allows one report only.

Example citation

Portland Holdings Ltd v Cameo Motors Ltd [1966] NZLR 571 (CA) at 581.

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Last reviewed 6 August 2026 · always confirm the rule against the official New Zealand Law Style Guide.