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European Pacific Group Limited and Others v. KPMG Peat Marwick and Others

Cook Islands.  29 August 1995 .

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 January 2021

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Abstract

Jurisdiction — Executive — Conflict between legislation in two States — Primacy of domestic legislation over foreign legislation — Sovereign State — Application for injunction against disclosure — New Zealand Commission of Inquiry seeking disclosure by accountancy firm of financial affairs of international companies registered in the Cook Islands — Disclosure prohibited under Cook Islands statute — Whether Cook Islands statute prevails — Comity — Whether relevant matter for court’s consideration — The law of the Cook Islands

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© Cambridge University Press 1997

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