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1. LCRO 02-2014 JB v ZT and UM [pdf, 215 KB]

   ...the matters he was particularly concerned about did not assist, but nevertheless, as required, all of the available material has been considered and the view reached in this decision is an independent opinion based on the content of the Committee file and on the material received from the parties on review. Delegation [15] This review has been undertaken by Mr Vaughan acting as a delegate duly appointed by the Legal Complaints Review Officer (LCRO) pursuant to cl 6 of sch 3 to...

2. LCRO 164/2009 Lydd v Maryport [pdf, 166 KB]

   ...argument was that the complaint was brought in bad faith and was part of a course of conduct to extract financial compensation from Mr Lydd by improper means. [35] While civil proceedings have been threatened in this matter no proceedings have been filed. The suggestion that the complaints process should not proceed until hypothetical proceedings have been disposed of is not tenable. The issue of whether it is proper to continue with an investigation the subject matter of which i...

3. McLeary – Waihi Kahakaharoa 1Z2B2B (1994) 14 Aotea Appellate MB 38-56 (14 WGAP 38) [pdf, 5.6 MB]

   ...submissions to the Court. Judge Smith at that hearing granted the appellants leave to mue . final submissions on matters arising at a meeting held and organised by owners (except the appellants) In Walhi Kahakaharoa lZ2B2B block. These submissions were filed with the .. Court on 14 September 1993. On 8 November 1993 at 3S Aotea MD 198, His Honour Judge Smith declined the appettants application and granted leave to appeal. _ ___ __ 00"0 _.000_0 __0_ __._ _0 -. - - - ..... .. . . '...

4. Borst v ACC [2012] NZACA 3 [pdf, 46 KB]

   ...well after 1 October 1992, therefore s 368(4) precluded the payment of compensation under s 114 of the 1972 Act. The Application for Leave to Appeal [38] The grounds in support of leave are set out in the appellant’s submissions in support, filed by his advocate, Mike Darke: “(a) The Authority erred by holding that the bar in s 368 of the Accident Compensation Act 2001 applies; and/or (b) The Authority erred in finding that the Corporation could disadvantage the appell...

5. Edwards v Capital and Coast DHB (Litigation guardian) [2016] NZHRRT 16 [pdf, 67 KB]

   ...have a part in correcting the mistakes in my sister’s information. I feel bad for my sister [name redacted] and accept partial responsibility for what has happened to her. [3] As directed by the Chairperson, the first plaintiff (his mother) has filed a memorandum in which she explains (inter alia): [3.1] The second plaintiff himself made the decision to lodge the claim, rather than leaving his older sister to do so. [3.2] The first plaintiff provided the second plaintiff with assi...

6. Form 1a - Application for criminal legal aid - Police Prosecutions [pdf, 269 KB]

   ...Criminal Legal Aid – Police Prosecution Legal aid file No. Court Criminal charges 13. How are you intending to plead? Pleading guilty Pleading not guilty Unsure 14. What are you charged with? Charge filed date Offence type Number of charges Section and Act Maximum penalty Criminal Record Number (CRN) page 3 15. If your charge(s) has a maximum penalty of less than 6 months im...

7. YM v RP LCRO 238/2012 (31 March 2016) [pdf, 54 KB]

   ...had been causing Mrs EW distress. Both Mr QA and Ms RP made statements to the Police. [8] Mr YM’s concerns regarding the statement made by Ms RP is at the heart of his complaint. The complaint and the Standards Committee decision [9] Mr YM filed his complaint with the New Zealand Law Society Lawyers Complaints Service on 19 December 2011. Mr YM submits that: (a) Ms RP made a number of statements to the Police which were unsupported by evidence. The effect of the statements was...

8. GO v TQ LCRO 61 / 2011 (12 January 2012) [pdf, 79 KB]

   ...that work was carried out at an appropriate level. Work carried out by Ms TQ would indicate that her hourly rate was charged at $250.00 plus GST which is a relatively modest hourly rate. [46] Finally, from the explanations provided on the file and recorded in the timesheets as to the work, it appears to me that all work recorded has been properly undertaken and necessary to fulfil Mr GO’s instructions. Letters of Administration [47] At the review hearing, Mr GO mentioned...

9. CE v FG LCRO 346/2013 (27 August 2015) [pdf, 55 KB]

   ...to consider the payments as loans and has provided a written undertaking to repay them. In light of this, and of the discussions during the family meetings, Mr FG recorded details of the payments (and the fact they are to be treated as loans) in a file note sent to the complainants. On this basis, in so far as the matter of the gifts/loans is concerned the Committee considers that Mr FG acted appropriately and in accordance with his obligations towards the complainants as his client...

10. Nolan - Estate of Wiremu Eruera Pohe (2016) 139 Taitokerau MB 170 (139 TTK 170) [pdf, 244 KB]

    ...Waiariki Appellate MB 43 (10 APRO 43). 139 Taitokerau MB 175 the subject of this proceeding. Wiremu and Dawn got married in 1984. Dawn advised that she has continued to live in the property at Parua Bay to the present day. [25] Chantal also filed a written statement which she confirmed under oath. Chantal’s evidence demonstrates that Wiremu raised her throughout her childhood, and that she cared for him prior to his death. Chantal was not questioned on her evidence, and...