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1. HG v HN Ltd [2019] NZDT 1471 (28 August 2019) [pdf, 133 KB]

   ...Tribunals Act 1988). CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 3 of 4 Conclusion 17. For these reasons HN Ltd is to pay HG the sum of $137.61 by the date stated in the order. Referee: K Rendall Date: 28 August 2019 Page 4 of 4 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 or a mistake was made. If you wish...

2. NQ v QC [2023] NZDT 328 (19 July 2023) [pdf, 118 KB]

   ...fee could be higher than the outer range of the estimate depending on the time spent and the outcome. 10. I note too that Rule 9.4 of the Lawyers & Conveyancers Act (Lawyers Conduct & Client Care) Rules 2008 requires a lawyer to “inform the client promptly if it becomes apparent that the fee estimate is likely to be exceeded”. There is no evidence to support that QC Ltd told NQ that the fee is likely to exceed (by some considerable margin) the fee estimate in the terms of...

3. GM v Q Ltd [2024] NZDT 722 (22 August 2024) [pdf, 98 KB]

   ...under Q Ltd’s [reference]. 2. The claim by Q Ltd against GM is dismissed. Reasons Introduction 1. On 11 March 2024, GM (‘GM’) parked in the car park of N Ltd. She was in the park for approximately seven minutes. In May 2024, GM received information from Q Ltd that she had been in breach of using the park and had been sent a breach notice and three reminder notices. GM seeks an order that she is not liable to Q Ltd for the breach and cumulative fees to the value of $320.00.

4. MG v L Ltd [2024] NZDT 548 (23 July 2024) [pdf, 96 KB]

   ...the Tribunal does not have jurisdiction in this matter. I do however sympathise with MG’s situation. The tenant has since left the neighbouring property. Referee: Ms Gayatri Jaduram Date: 23 July 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 reh...

5. River Oaks Farm Ltd & Ors as Trustees of Ingodwe Trust v Olsson [pdf, 136 KB]

   ...deputised to apply the Equus system to the gutters. He applied the first two coats. He did not apply the final coat. The Tribunal has already held he had come to an arrangement with the builder for Mr Olsson to apply the final coat, at the request of and ostensibly for Mr Olsson. He had every reason to trust Mr Olsson to do this work particularly as the Olssons had a personal interest, it being their home, as well as Mr Olsson being a qualified builder. This means Mr Sweetman...

6. Legal aid Family Fixed Fees Schedules [pdf, 870 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...

7. Family Fixed Fee Schedules [pdf, 870 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...

8. MJ v Accident Compensation Corporation (Leave to appeal to the High Court) [2025] NZACC 007 (14 January 2025) [pdf, 208 KB]

   ...for why MJ’s level of impairment had changed since her previous assessment was noted as being “Now unable to work/loss of confidence. Situation has deteriorated”. Medical consultation notes by Dr Conolly dated 10 December 2008 record “forms filled in for reassessment of sensitive claim”, with symptoms noted as “depression, loss of confidence, panic attacks and flash backs”. Dr Conolly also lodged an ACC54 form for the purpose of applying for the reassessment of an exi...

9. SN v K Ltd [2022] NZDT 117 (15 August 2022) [pdf, 108 KB]

   ...raised a dispute from the beginning and it needed to be resolved in the Disputes Tribunal, therefore it would not be appropriate to award interest. Referee: Sara Grayson Date: 15 August 2022 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...

10. BD v J Ltd ES [2021] NZDT 1648 (24 June 2021) [pdf, 129 KB]

    ...calculated in the hearing. Conclusion 12. For these reasons BD is to pay J Limited the sum of $3,753.42 by the date stated in the order. BD’s claim is dismissed. Referee: K Rendall Date: 24 June 2021 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 f...