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1. [2022] NZACC 94 - Black v ACC (19 May 2022) [pdf, 212 KB]

   ...weeks. [6] The file notes a handwritten record of a call to the ACC case officer on 7 February 1997 from the appellant’s father. The note reads: Father rang for Jeremy. He is off work and queried for weekly compensation. They completed forms at the hospital with case manager. I advised I would request the file and send an ARC/3 to Jeremy’s employer. Jeremy has another ARC/18 and they will post this in. IP (injured person?) is residing in Rolleston. Employer Canterbury Car...

2. NZLS v Gilbert [2012] NZLCDT 24 [pdf, 222 KB]

   ...knowledge he had of the witness proposed by the Tribunal (Mr Hobbs). That was accepted by the Tribunal, which offered an adjournment to assist, but eventually accepted that abandonment was required. Another approach might have been to withdraw the request to have Mr Hobbs give evidence, but that was not proposed, presumably because the Tribunal considered that it was necessary for it to hear from Mr Hobbs. [52] Mr Hobbs was obviously an unanticipated witness, both by counsel for...

3. CL v HG [2024] NZDT 118 (7 March 2024) [pdf, 179 KB]

   ...together. 6. For an agreement to be enforceable there needs to be an intention to create a legally binding relationship. Partners, friends and colleagues make social arrangements, but it is unlikely they can be legally enforced unless the parties perform some act that demonstrates an intention that they will be bound by their promises. 7. When friends fail to keep their promises, the other person may suffer a financial consequence but it may be that they cannot be compensated fo...

4. IB v TT [2024] NZDT 588 (29 July 2024) [pdf, 172 KB]

   ...took place on 23 May 2021. Around four months later, the buyer noticed a leak in the lower-level garage during heavy rain through a hole in the concrete wall. She consulted plumbers but they could not provide a satisfactory solution. Eventually she formed the view that some wooden planks on the floor of the garage must have been installed to channel water out of the garage. She investigated further, and came to the conclusion that the seller had installed the planks and knew about the leak...

5. IR v ST LCRO 203 / 2010 (9 March 2012) [pdf, 190 KB]

   ...formal advice as to the strategy to be adopted renders Mr SF’s conduct unsatisfactory. Mr IR had demonstrated his ability by his earlier efforts on his own behalf. In addition, the die was cast to a large extent, when Mr SF was presented with a request to represent Mr IR at the second Family Court hearing for which a date had already been scheduled. [79] The criticism of the Court of Appeal was that Mr IR had not pursued his application for leave to Appeal to the Court of Appeal...

6. Dotcom v Crown Law Office [2018] NZHRRT 7 [pdf, 944 KB]

   ...Defendant 3 INDEX INTRODUCTION [1] Short summary of facts [1] The evidence [6] The defendants [11] The Crown [13] The burden of proof [14] “No proper basis for that decision” [18] BACKGROUND TO THE INFORMATION PRIVACY REQUESTS [24] THE TERMS OF THE INFORMATION PRIVACY REQUESTS AND THE TERMS OF THE REFUSAL BY THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL TO DISCLOSE THE REQUESTED INFORMATION [38] The July 2015 requests [38] The 5 August 2015 refusal of the requests [40] Transf...

7. LA - Part 2 - Areas of Law Waitangi Tribunal [pdf, 777 KB]

   ...for each area or category. Case examples should be cases where you played a substantial and active role. Examples need to demonstrate substantial and active involvement across the range of cases. Please complete the Waitangi Tribunal Case Examples Form. You must provide the following case examples: • Provide at least three examples of substantial Waitangi Tribunal proceedings. • Each example must demonstrate that you had a substantial and active involvement in the case. • all...

8. K&B Partnership v JC [2016] NZDT 1345 (14 April 2016) [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...further issues regarding compensation, if any, that arise under the WACA that would have arisen had I found the animal to have been shot on DOC land. Referee: J Costigan Date: 14 April 2016 CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order 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 or a mistake was made. If you wish to a...

9. BL v GG Ltd [2022] NZDT 200 (5 December 2022) [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...2. The issues I must decide are: a. Is BL entitled to cancel her one-year gym membership with GG Ltd? b. If yes, is the amount claimed reasonable? Is BL entitled to cancel her one-year gym membership with GG Ltd? 3. A contract is formed when two parties exchange something of value. In this situation BL paid $2330.00 for a one-year gym membership at GG Ltd. 4. BL states she did not sign any paperwork when she agreed to pay for the one-year membership. She states she n...

10. QD & SC v NU [2023] NZDT 756 (12 December 2023) [pdf, 207 KB]

    ...and SC had to purchase cladding and flashings. 24. The cost the cladding and flashings is proven. 25. NU is liable to QD and SC for that amount. Referee: Nicholas Blake Date: 12 December 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 r...