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1. Family Fixed Fees Schedules July 2020 updated 28 October 22 [pdf, 482 KB]

   ...Taking instructions, attending the client • Preparing application for legal aid • Attempting to contact the client • Closing the file • Reporting to client • Reporting to and invoicing Ministry of Justice Note: This fee can only be claimed where initial instructions are not carried through and the file is closed prior to the completion of stage one of any proceedings. It cannot be claimed in conjunction with any other schedule. Application(s)/Order(s) Activity Fe...

2. [2023] NZEmpC 94 Soapi v Pick Hawke’s Bay Inc [pdf, 255 KB]

   ...Oldfield concentrated on the weight that ought to be given to access to justice, emphasising that the plaintiffs’ position is an invidious one. They wish to pursue claims against a New Zealand business, in New Zealand, arising from the work they performed for it. They have no alternative other than sue here. Their position was, he said, no different from any other worker engaged in this scheme and that gave rise to fundamental issues about whether the actions of the defendant wer...

3. LA v KZ [2023] NZDT 574 (14 November 2023) [pdf, 193 KB]

   ...refundable to LA? 12. For the reasons given above, I find that KZ is liable to pay $900.00 to LA and the balance of the claim and the counter-claim are dismissed. Referee Perfect Date: 14 November 2023 Page 3 of 3 Information for Parties Rehearings You can apply for a rehearing if you believe that something prevented the proper decision from being made: for example, the relevant information was not available at the time. If you wish to apply for...

4. KJ v OU Ltd [2022] NZDT 216 (16 November 2022) [pdf, 115 KB]

   ...was sufficient proof that a lose towbar was responsible for the second bike rack failing and needing to be replaced. 19. Mr Z said that those kind of towbars need a specialised ball system which he described. He said that the using a mathematical formula which is an acceptable way to work out load capacity, the downward pressure on the bike rack was too great. 20. He said that while he does not dispute that the bike towbar became lose and demonstrated unacceptable movement, the rea...

5. EN & ND v QI & MI [2023] NZDT 272 (21 July 2023) [pdf, 181 KB]

   ...unable to award costs of this type because of section 43 of the Disputes Tribunal Act 1988. There are some exceptions to this but none of them apply in this case. Referee: M Wilson Date: 21 July 2023 Page 3 of 3 Information for Parties Rehearings You can apply for a rehearing if you believe that something prevented the proper decision from being made: for example, the relevant information was not available at the time. If you wish to apply for a reh...

6. BL v E Ltd & UFH Ltd [2024] NZDT 655 (15 July 2024) [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1993/0091/latest/link.aspx?id=DLM312810#DLM312810 https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1993/0091/latest/link.aspx?id=DLM312813#DLM312813 https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1993/0091/latest/link.aspx?id=DLM312816#DLM312816 Page 3 of 3 Information for Parties Rehearings You can apply for a rehearing if you believe that something prevented the proper decision from being made: for example, the relevant information was n...

7. WT v DX [2024] NZDT 796 (26 November 2024) [pdf, 190 KB]

   ...recoverable? 17. In the absence of any representations made about N’s health, the purchase is a situation of “buyer beware” and costs are unable to be awarded. Referee: CD Bennett Date: 26 November 2024 Page 3 of 3 Information for Parties Rehearings You can apply for a rehearing if you believe that something prevented the proper decision from being made: for example, the relevant information was not available at the time. If you wish to apply for a...

8. CU & OU v DX & Ors [2024] NZDT 790 (28 September 2024) [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...Council drainage system. In this situation I make the observation that such an easement is a right to drain stormwater and is not an obligation to do so. Referee: C Murphy Date: 28 September 2024 Page 3 of 3 Information for Parties Rehearings You can apply for a rehearing if you believe that something prevented the proper decision from being made: for example, the relevant information was not available at the time. If you wish to apply for a rehe...

9. DT & Ors v MU [2025] NZDT 1 (17 January 2025) [pdf, 97 KB]

   ...abnormalities of the supraspinous ligament, lumbar facet joints or dorsal sacral ligaments, which would indicate that the condition was not caused by falling after rearing. d) MU has presented a considerable amount of evidence of [Racehorse] performing well at equestrian events prior to sale and I accept there was no indication of poor behaviour indicating back pain. It is unfortunate that [Racehorse] appears to have had a latent condition that only became evident after the sale. The ve...

10. TUW & TJW v TX & HL [2024] NZDT 358 (10 May 2024) [pdf, 186 KB]

    ...chattels to go with the property. Both parties agreed the gate was not listed as a chattel. Conclusion 8. For the above reasons, the claim is dismissed. Referee: L Thompson Date: 10 May 2024 Page 3 of 3 Information for Parties Rehearings You can apply for a rehearing if you believe that something prevented the proper decision from being made: for example, the relevant information was not available at the time. If you wish to apply for...