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1. LG v G Ltd [2024] NZDT 411 (28 May 2024) [pdf, 130 KB]

   ...of [LG] viewing.” 2. The boat arrived later than originally anticipated. LG viewed the boat with his partner on 19 December 2023 and decided that it was not what they wanted. He advised OG in an email that he would not purchase the boat and requested a refund. OG said the deposit was non-refundable. LG claimed to be refunded his deposit. 3. The issues to be determined to resolve the claim are: (a) Was LG entitled to cancel the contract? (b) If so, is LG entitled to be refunded...

2. McElroy & Ors as Trustees of the Shona and Roger McElroy Family Trust v Lay [pdf, 284 KB]

   ...hearing I was told that neither Mr Townsend nor Counsel had been aware of the company’s removal, and steps were being taken to have the company reinstated on the Register. Therefore, I am proceeding on the assumption that JTL is still a legally formed and registered company 3.8 The ninth respondent is Mr Peter Townsend, who is a director of JTL. The Owners claim that Mr Townsend has a personal liability for the claims that they have made against JTL. I will need to determine...

3. [2009] NZEmpC AC 16A/09 Peterson & Anor v B Engineering Ltd & Anor [pdf, 87 KB]

   ...Browne’s husband and, therefore, Carl Peterson’s son- in-law and Jake Peterson’s brother-in-law. [2] Nevertheless, this is employment litigation founded on employment agreements and other common law obligations arising out of that form of relationship. At its heart are portable sawmills and the ownership of the intellectual property in their designs. Despite prosecuting and defending this challenge without professional representation as would undoubtedly have assist...

4. Acting Chief Executive of the Ministry for Culture and Heritage - Taonga Tūturu found at Kerikeri (2015) 106 Taitokerau MB 210 (106 TTK 210) [pdf, 279 KB]

   ...tūturu are important and decisions need to be made as to their ongoing actual or traditional ownership, rightful possession or custody; b) There is a commitment from all parties to work together “mahi tahi tātou”; c) There was an agreement to form a working party to continue discussions. Exact details as to the shape of that working party has yet to be agreed upon. [14] Judge Clark went on to note that throughout the mediation Ngāti Rehia stated that it was the kaitiaki a...

5. LCRO 130/2021 TF v SM (8 May 2025) [pdf, 276 KB]

   ...A]’s (later, after the name change, [Liquidator A]’s) bank account. [87] Counsel speculated that Mr Z’s personal bankruptcy was looming on the horizon at the time the invoice was issued. If so, this might well have been the reason for the requested payment being directed to [Firm A]. Be that as it may, there is no reason to think that Mr Z wished the requested $4,750 to flow to the respondent. The cost estimate was for the straightforward liquidation process, not for a liqu...

6. TS v L Ltd [2023] NZDT 530 (10 October 2023) [pdf, 213 KB]

   ...The first time that he used it, the boat lurched violently to the right when he applied the throttle. The boat could only be steered straight with heavy pressure to the left. It was also noted that the motor was “running very rough”. 9. TS informed BS (L Ltd) about the issues. 10. TS’ son attempted a second launch, but the problems persisted. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 5 11. After a discussion with BS, it was agreed that TS would take the boat to [Boat Mecha...

7. KM v TE [2021] NZDT 1619 (30 July 2021) [pdf, 264 KB]

   ...KM entitled to a remedy and, if so, is the amount claimed proved and reasonable? Is KM owed a further 20 percent commission on [Property 3]? If so, how much is she owed? 8. The law of contract applies. Once a legally enforceable contract is formed, the parties are bound by the terms they have agreed to, and those terms are enforceable by one party against the other. This means that if one party breaches a term of the contract, the other party may seek a remedy. A legally enforceab...

8. NI v PT & OT [2024] NZDT 98 (31 January 2024) [pdf, 256 KB]

   ...pay them damages of $10,056.73, which is a 50% share of the cost of building the original fence and retaining wall and the cost of later moving the fence (and adjacent garden bed on their side of the boundary), because they say Trust concealed information about the actual position of the boundary between the two properties. 4. The issues to be resolved are: a. Does the retaining wall have to be removed under section 8 of the Fencing Act 1978? b. Can the Tribunal make an order requ...

9. Form 23D Fixed Fees A-C [pdf, 331 KB]

   Templates V15 – July 2018 page 1 07/18 form 23d Legal aid file no. Tax Invoice Criminal Legal Aid Fixed Fees Schedules A, B & C: Police Prosecutions Invoice date Invoice number GST number Lead provider’s ref. Charges/CRNs To: Legal Aid, DX Box Number City Name of aided person Name of lead provider Name of law firm Provider number Firm number Court type District Court High Court Court location Details of...

10. Form 32 Family Invoice Care of Children [pdf, 222 KB]

    Version 19 – September 2022 page 1 09/22 form 32 Tax Invoice Family Legal Aid Fixed Fees Care of Children/Guardianship Legal aid file no. Invoice date Invoice number GST number Lead provider’s ref. To: Legal Aid, DX Box Number City Customer Lead provider Provider number Law firm Firm number Details of claim Fixed Fee: Date fixed fee(s) completed Fixed Fee Plus: Covers period from to Interim invoice Final i...