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1. [2018] NZEmpC 89 Lorigan v Infinity Automotive Ltd [pdf, 268 KB]

   ...contentions that he believed a witness for Infinity was “cynically continuing to conceal crimes”, and that there had been “witness-tampering”, as well as perjury.2 On those occasions, it was made clear that proper evidence needed to be filed before such serious allegations could be considered. [6] For the purposes of the present application, Mr Lorigan filed an affidavit repeating his allegations, and annexing a range of documents. These included transcripts of convers...

2. LCRO 161/2015 QT v LM and TP (27 September 2018) [pdf, 124 KB]

   ...the part of Ms LM and Ms TP (the lawyers). Background [2] The lawyers acted for Mr QT in an employment matter. Mr QT terminated the retainer with the lawyers and instructed a new lawyer. On changing lawyers, Mr QT requested a copy of his full file from the lawyers. [3] The lawyers copied what they had and left those materials for Mr QT’s new lawyer to collect. The file was duly collected by the new lawyer. By the time Mr QT came to review the file, his observation was that i...

3. [2025] NZEmpC 138 Soundhomes NZ Ltd v Doughty [pdf, 281 KB]

   ...$78,452 to $117,678, plus disbursements and allowance for monies already received. [5] A further and least favoured alternative is a claim for scale costs of $78,452 plus disbursements, less $50,000 already received. The disbursements are for the filing fee of $889 and $75,236.74 for an expert accounting witness. [6] The respondents deny that their conduct warrants indemnity or increased costs. They agree that scale costs should be awarded but disagree with the applicant’s cal...

4. LCRO 57/2018 G RC and D RC v YS (30 April 2019) [pdf, 335 KB]

   ...certain of the activities of Mr G, as attorney. Complaint [8] Messrs G and D lodged a complaint with the New Zealand Law Society Complaints Service (NZLS) on 23 June 2017. [9] They sought orders that Mr YS (a) hand over to them Mrs RC’s files relating to her applications to the Family Court, (b) be fined, and (c) pay compensation to them. They also sought (d) a publication order because Mr YS’ conduct was “wilful and reckless”. [10] They rejected Mr YS description of...

5. CAA - Guide to making an appeal [pdf, 160 KB]

   ...the grounds of your appeal. The grounds of your appeal should explain why you think the decision is wrong. Step 6 of the form asks you to list the documents you rely on. Documents include materials you believe support your case. When should you file your appeal? You must file your ‘Notice of Appeal’ with the Authority, within 20 working days of the date of the New Zealand Customs Service decision. If you need more time to prepare your appeal, you must request an extension of time....

6. [2020] NZEmpC 103 Ashby v NIWA Vessel Management Ltd [pdf, 173 KB]

   ...123(1)(c)(i) of the Act. 1 Ashby v NIWA Vessel Management Ltd [2019] NZERA 571 (Member Campbell). [2] As the determination was issued on 7 October 2019, Ms Ashby’s challenge was to be filed by 4 November 2019.2 Her application for leave was received on 14 November 2019, ten days out of time. Where, as here, the statutory time frame has elapsed, the Court has discretion to extend the time for filing.3 In exercising that...

7. [2022] NZACC 57 - McCarthy v ACC (5 April 2022) [pdf, 164 KB]

   ...Appellant AND ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION Respondent Judgment on the papers. Submissions: F Taylor for the Appellant S Hack for the Respondent Date of Judgment: 5 April 2022 JUDGMENT OF JUDGE P R SPILLER [Late filing of an appeal to the District Court – s 151, Accident Compensation Act 2001] Introduction [1] The appeal in the above matter was lodged by Mr McCarthy on 26 March 2022. This appeal is from the decision of a Reviewer dated 25 Febr...

8. CAA-Guide-to-making-an-appeal-v2.pdf [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...the grounds of your appeal. The grounds of your appeal should explain why you think the decision is wrong. Step 6 of the form asks you to list the documents you rely on. Documents include materials you believe support your case. When should you file your appeal? You must file your ‘Notice of Appeal’ with the Authority, within 20 working days of the date of the New Zealand Customs Service decision. If you need more time to prepare your appeal, you must request an extension of time....

9. [2011] NZEmpC 141 Silver Service Skips Ltd v Little [pdf, 70 KB]

   ...Employment Relations Authority determined 1 that she had been unjustifiably dismissed. Ms Little was awarded compensation of $5,000. [3] The Company challenged the whole of that determination and sought a hearing de novo. The statement of claim was filed on 10 February 2011 and served on Ms Little on 16 February 2011. 1 [2011] NZERA Christchurch 7, 14 January 2011. [4] Regulation 19 of the Employment Court Regulations 2000 pr...

10. CAC 404 v Kumandan [2018] NZREADT 1 [pdf, 176 KB]

    ...Act 2008 BETWEEN DELAWER HOOSAIN KUMANDAN Appellant AND REAL ESTATE AGENTS AUTHORITY Respondent On the papers: Tribunal: Hon P J Andrews (Chairperson) Mr G Denley (Member) Ms N Dangen (Member) Submissions filed by: Mr D Kumandan Mr J Simpson, on behalf of Complaints Assessment Committee 404 and the Real Estate Agents Authority Date of Ruling: 15 February 2018 ________________________________________________________________...