DU v BT [2024] NZDT 764 (17 September 2024) [pdf, 192 KB]
...had jurisdiction, for the reasons set out in paragraphs [7] to [16]. 6. For the current claim, BT has repeated her submission that the Tribunal lacks jurisdiction. In support, she provided a copy of a District Court decision [N v N]. That was an appeal from the Disputes Tribunal’s refusal to hear a claim due to lack of jurisdiction. That case concerned an allegation by [Mr N] that his wife had orally agreed to cancel child support payments, including arrears. [Mrs N] denied ever...