Berryman decision reserved

Three Court of Appeal judges have reserved their decision over whether former King Country farming couple Margaret and Keith Berryman will have their claim of misfeasance against the New Zealand Defence Force heard in court.

The Berrymans have made the claim over the 1994 bridge collapse on their property, which claimed the life of beekeeper Kenneth Richards. The bridge was built by the Army.

To prove misfeasance, it must be shown someone in public office acted maliciously in a manner likely to cause harm or injury to the person.

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