Buyer May Moncur is representing herself in property battle after owner tried to back out of the deal.
Listed fishing company Sanford has forfeited a $20 million trawler and been fined for fishing in a protected BPA.
Chief executive Ronnie Xue said he will be defending the charges.
Southern Response asked the High Court in Christchurch on Monday if it could have direct contact with potential members of the class to settle claims but their application was rejected.
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