Henderson v Walker

Question 1

Facts

Answer 1

Walker was Hendersons liquidator. During Walkers work he came across a personal string of emails. He sends this onto 3rd parties. Henderson sues as it is a breach of privacy.
Henderson seeks remediation in the work of injunction and compensation ($100,000)

Question 2

Issue

Answer 2

Should society prevent privacy in this situation

Question 3

Decision

Answer 3

Walker intruded Hendersons privacy

Question 4

Reasoning

Answer 4

The Court found Mr Walker owed a duty of confidence in respect of the personal documents that were on the Laptop and the Tape Drive. Thomas J found that Mr Walker had breached his obligation of confidence and awarded Mr Henderson $5,000 in general damages.

Question 5

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