Search Results

1. [2025] NZEmpC 15 TradeZone Industrial Group Ltd v Stanton [pdf, 206 KB]

   ...JUDGMENT OF JUDGE M S KING (Application for without notice freezing and ancillary orders) Introduction [1] This judgment resolves a without notice application for a freezing order and ancillary orders. [2] The application is supported by affidavit evidence, a memorandum of counsel, a draft order, and draft statement of problem and an undertaking as to damages. After discussion with counsel as to some issues pertaining to the proposed draft order, a further draft order was...

2. Interpreter Services Quality Framework [pdf, 1 MB]

   1 Ministry of Justice May 2023 V.1 Interpreter Services Quality Framework 2 Foreword I thank interpreters for their work in our courts and tribunals and for their passion in ensuring everyone has access to justice. As you are all aware, people who are involved in court proceedings need to understand what is happening, and be able to understand and respond to questions they are asked. You play a fundamental role in our justice system, making sure

3. [2011] NZEmpC 86 Wilson v ABC Developmental Learning Centres NZ Ltd [pdf, 71 KB]

   ...for costs BETWEEN SUSAN LEE WILSON Plaintiff AND ABC DEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING CENTRES (NZ) LIMITED Defendant Hearing: on the papers - memoranda filed 23 December 2010, 14 January 2011, 1 February 2011 and 18 February 2011 - affidavits received 17 June 2011 Judgment: 13 July 2011 COSTS JUDGMENT OF JUDGE A A COUCH [1] The plaintiff’s original claims against the defendant comprised a personal grievance alleging unjustifiable dismissal, a second perso...

4. [2011] NZEmpC 131 Yang v L E Builders Ltd [pdf, 66 KB]

   ...received by the plaintiff’s solicitors the following day. Ms Lang Siu, counsel for the plaintiff, submitted that this was the first communication from the defendant’s solicitors which put the imminent hearing in doubt. There was, however, no affidavit evidence to that effect. [4] On 4 July, on the application of the plaintiff, the defendant company was restored to the register. This application was filed on 12 July 2011. Because of difficulties of locating Mr Loo, substi...

5. [2010] NZEmpC 125 Behan-Kitto v New Zealand Post Limited [pdf, 26 KB]

   ...was issued on 29 April 2010. Mr Behan- Kitto applied for leave on 16 June 2010 following e-mailed receipt of the papers by the registry on the previous day. Mr Behan-Kitto’s application for leave to challenge out of time was accompanied by an affidavit explaining the circumstances and a draft statement of claim. [3] The statutory period for challenging determinations of the Authority by right is 28 days from the date of its determinations. The delay in this case between its...

6. [2009] NZEmpC WC 27/09 Griffiths Drilling (NZ) Ltd v Jenner [pdf, 24 KB]

   ...witnesses and the defendant, three witnesses. Two days should be set aside for the hearing of the challenge. [23] No later than 14 days before the hearing, the plaintiff will file and serve the evidence-in-chief of its witnesses in the form of sworn affidavits, with the defendant doing likewise no later than 7 days before the hearing. Any additional or unforeseen evidence-in-chief can be led orally before cross-examination of witnesses at the hearing. PDF copies of the affidavits...

7. [2013] NZEmpC 6 Weston v Advkit Para Legal Services Ltd [pdf, 70 KB]

   ...on the normal basis of a daily rate of up to $3,000. He submitted that there was no basis for indemnity costs for the following reasons: (a) The failure to meet timetables were as the result of a significant illness of Mr Dixon-McIvor and that affidavits and medical reports were submitted to support these matters; (b) he accepted there was a delay in getting wage records from Advkit’s accountant but as soon as these were available they were supplied to the plaintiff; (c)...

8. Wallace & Anor v CAC20006 & Anor [2015] NZREADT 3 [pdf, 117 KB]

   ...of the value of the wardrobes for compensation purposes as set out in our 24 September 2014 decision (i.e. our figure of $10,000) and we should let it stand. Outcome [14] The Authority does not wish to respond further to the content of the above affidavits. [15] We certainly accept that the evidence of Mr Dunbar Sloane is neutral and from an expert. We understand that he was asked to value the wardrobes as household goods when they seem to be of better quality than that. [16] As...

9. [2014] NZEmpC 10 Matsuoka v LSG Sky Chefs NZ Ltd [pdf, 62 KB]

   ...remedies which those parties as individuals have, are available by virtue of the rules of procedure of the Court and Mr Pollak will have to take those issues up on their behalf if he considers it appropriate. [6] The second issue relates to an affidavit of documents which Mr Matsuoka has filed and served on Mr Pollak on 5 February 2014. Apparently it merely discloses wage slips but that is obviously not adequate because Mr Matsuoka has power and control over other categories of d...

10. [2015] NZEmpC 106 Nisha v LSG Sky Chefs New Zealand Ltd [pdf, 94 KB]

    ...burden of document disclosure and inspection. It says that the plaintiff’s proposed applications for a further disclosure or particular disclosure are “unnecessary or undesirable or both”. [11] The defendant’s opposition is supported by an affidavit of its Human Resources Manager, Marie Park, sworn on 30 June 2015. Ms Park deposes to the plaintiff failing or refusing to comply with earlier disclosure orders made against her by the Court. In particular, the defendant says...