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1. [2015] NZEmpC 224 Rothesay Bay Physiotherapy (2000) Ltd v Pryce-Jones [pdf, 143 KB]

   ...stopped work at the practice around February 2012. Ms Bomer took steps to recover an alleged overpayment of fees. The matter found its way into the Disputes Tribunal. Issues were raised in that forum as to Ms Pryce-Jones’ status. She later filed a personal grievance in the Employment Relations Authority (the Authority) claiming unjustified dismissal and wage arrears. Ms Bomer was originally cited as sole respondent. RPBL was later added. The grievance was opposed on t...

2. Legal aid criminal proceedings steps [pdf, 426 KB]

   ...(For all applications in a substantive hearing) up to 10 hours up to 20 hours up to 20 hours For Taking instructions, attending the client Receiving and reviewing disclosure Identifying legal and factual issues Perusing file Undertaking research Corresponding with Police/Crown Liaising with Crown/Court Discussing charges/case/with Crown Reviewing Crown submissions Briefing witnesses Preparing cross examination Preparing submissions Reporting t...

3. Potae v ACC [2014] NZACA 5 [pdf, 65 KB]

   ...application in her review decision dated 25 June 1996, although by this time the claim had evolved to one involving only the pertussis component of the DPT vaccine as the alleged cause of Hiria’s diagnosed West syndrome. A notice of appeal was filed in July 1996. [3] Dr Stanley’s evidence was heard on 27 November 2013. Before his evidence was taken, I asked counsel if they had considered the possibility that the appeal could concern accident simpliciter, as in Mitchell v AC...

4. Young v ACC [2014] NZACA 7 [pdf, 57 KB]

   ...and ACC had decided on 18 September 1980 that Ms Young no longer had a loss of earning capacity. [12] Mr Greene took into account Ms Young’s modest pre-accident earning capacity in dollar terms, the medical evidence ACC had at the time and the file memoranda by the ACC liaison officer, and the fact that as noted by the liaison officer, Ms Young might not have wanted to return to employment because she intended to have children. Mr Green said that it mattered not whether Ms Young cou...

5. Te Runanga o Ngati Hine v Te Runanga a iwi o Ngapuhi [2013] Māori Appellate Court MB 89 (2013 APPEAL 89) [pdf, 148 KB]

   ...Respondent contended that the Mäori Land Court did not possess the jurisdiction required to determine the issues put by TRONH. [4] On 6 October 2011 Judge Ambler dismissed the application.1 It is from this decision that the present appeal has been filed. Issues on appeal [5] TRONH appeals on two grounds: (a) That the Court was wrong in fact and law to conclude that the legal effect of Ngāti Hine’s withdrawal from TRAION was a withdrawal for Māori Fisheries purposes only an...

6. CN v EE LCRO 122 / 2011 (22 October 2013) [pdf, 113 KB]

   ...her administration duties, in particular her failure to have acted on instructions from Mrs CN as to the scope of enquiry to be made into the assets. [3] Mrs EE is a legal executive in the firm of [Law Firm], and was responsible for the estate file. A response to the complaint was forwarded on her behalf by Mr ED, a principal of the firm who initially perceived the complaints to have been made 2 “generically against the firm”,1 although later accepted that this was a com...

7. AB v DE & Ors LCRO 75/2014 (11 July 2016) [pdf, 90 KB]

   ...Society Complaints Service (NZLS) in relation to four LN practitioners on 30 October 2013. [6] The complaint about the practitioners was considered by the [XX] Standards Committee and a decision was issued on 18 December 2013. [7] Mr and Mrs AB filed an application for review of the Committee’s decision on 7 February 2014. [8] In addition to the application for review made on 7 February 2014, Mr and Mrs AB pursued a further complaint to NZLS in relation to the members of the [XX] S...

8. [2016] NZEmpC 179 Lyttelton Port Co Ltd v The Rail and Maritime Transport Union & Anor [pdf, 231 KB]

   ...is in favour of granting relief. Thirdly, even if the first two tests are satisfied, the Court must determine where the overall justice of the case may lie from the date when an interim order may be made until trial. [7] LPC’s application was filed on 23 December 2016. The next day I held a telephone directions conference with counsel to schedule an urgent timetable. Affidavits for all parties have been filed, together with submissions. Given the circumstances, the hearing was...

9. LCRO 286/2013 NL v UC (5 September 2017) [pdf, 256 KB]

   ...that the fees charged had “no cost agreement” and were not “authorised by the trustees”. The costs assessor’s report [43] The Standards Committee commissioned a report from a costs assessor who called for, and received, Mr UC’s files. The assessor’s report included the following comments. 13 At [8]. 14 Travel from Mr UC’s office in [Town Y] and return accounted for one hour. 15 At [8]. 9 Purchase:16 2. Th...

10. Tait v Kruger - Tauarau Block (2021) 252 Waiariki MB 180 (252 WAR 180) [pdf, 303 KB]

    ...Judgment date 21 April 2021 TE WHAKATAUNGA Ā KAIWHAKAWĀ C T COXHEAD Judgment of Judge C T Coxhead 252 Waiariki MB 181 Hei kōrero tīmatanga - Introduction [1] This decision concerns an application filed by Wenarata Tait on behalf of the trustees of Tauarau Māori Reservation, commonly known as Tauarau Marae, to remove and replace several trustees. [2] The application records that Frank Rangiaho, Tangi Thrupp, Rose Ratu and Paki Nik...