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1. CT v DF Ltd [2024] NZDT 167 (25 March 2024) [pdf, 181 KB]

   ...satisfied that CT can claim a nominal amount of $300.00 in general damages for his losses. In total, this comes to $1,042.34. Accordingly, this amount is awarded. Referee: DTR Fuli Date: 25 March 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 re...

2. KU v N Ltd [2023] NZDT 778 (11 September 2023) [pdf, 96 KB]

   ...not generally awarded for mental distress and the like absent special circumstances. The total sum payable to the consumer is therefore $ 17,975.06. Referee: E Paton-Simpson Date: 11 September 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...

3. LG v IU Ltd [2022] NZDT 124 (16 August 2022) [pdf, 165 KB]

   ...breach the vendor warranty in regard to the operation of the horse walker, therefore there is no valid claim for compensation, and the claim is dismissed. Referee: Sara Grayson Date: 16 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...

4. I Ltd v XN [2023] NZDT 192 (18 April 2023) [pdf, 206 KB]

   ...The issues to resolve the claim are: (a) Did the parties enter into an agreement that I Ltd would purchase XN’s damaged vehicle on the understanding that it would receive either the insurance pay out for the vehicle, or the insurer would perform the repairs? (b) If not, has XN been unjustly enriched by I Ltd repaying in full the finance for the vehicle? (c) What loss can I Ltd prove it has incurred that it is entitled to be compensated for? Did the parties enter into an agr...

5. CL v TU [2024] NZDT 82 (1 February 2024) [pdf, 101 KB]

   ...unfortunate instance where a company goes into liquidation leaving customers and other debtors without a remedy. 21. For these reasons the claim is dismissed. Referee: L Trevelyan Date: 1 February 2024 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 at the time. If you wish to apply fo...

6. TN v KM [2024] NZDT 696 (29 November 2024) [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...able to be awarded these costs. 19. In total, I find that TN is entitled to be paid $1,597.50 by KM. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 3 of 4 Referee: S Simmonds Date: 29 November 2024 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 at the time. If you wish to apply for a rehe...

7. BG v KN [2024] NZDT 691 (4 November 2024) [pdf, 136 KB]

   ...as I have found in KN’s favour on the underlying debt, there would be no sensible basis upon which she could be liable for the debt collection costs. Referee: S Simmonds Date: 4 November 2024 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 at the time. If you wish to apply for a rehe...

8. BN v ZJ & H Ltd [2025] NZDT 78 (10 March 2025) [pdf, 155 KB]

   ...mounting a kerb and an embankment. The repairs are detailed and are consistent with the damage and for these reasons I find the amount claimed of $3706.68 is reasonable. Referee: C Murphy Date: 10 March 2025 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...

9. BU v CU [2023] NZDT 639 (22 November 2023) [pdf, 186 KB]

   ...that the claim is not proven to the standard of “more likely than not”, and the claim must be dismissed. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 3 of 4 Referee: Nicholas Blake Date: 22 November 2023 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 at the time. If you wish to apply for a reh...

10. SW v IA [2023] NZDT 363 (28 June 2023) [pdf, 92 KB]

    ...is the remedy? Did IA induce SW to buy the cameras by misrepresenting that they had free lifetime cloud storage? 4. The general law of contract and the Contractual and Commercial Law Act 2017 (CCLA) apply. A contract is a binding commitment formed by an offer made by one party and a subsequent acceptance by the other party. There is a well-known principle of contract law which is “caveat emptor” or “let the buyer beware.” This implies that the buyer must be cautious, as the...