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1. LCRO 185/2017 DO v DP (18 March 2019) [pdf, 237 KB]

   ...Complaints Service on 16 June 2016. She stated she expected Mr DO to provide her “with the appropriate respect, courtesy and professionalism that a solicitor of his experience ought to provide”. [13] There were four aspects to her complaint. She requested a reduction of the firm’s fees, and reimbursement of the legal costs she incurred in making the recall application. (1) Repayment of Mr JQ’s boat loan — authority [14] Ms DC claimed that contrary to the consent ord...

2. Legal Aid Practice Standards [pdf, 487 KB]

   ...set out principles and procedures to assist lawyers in the effective, efficient and economic delivery of high quality legal aid services. For many lawyers the practice standards will reflect the way they currently practise. The practice standards form two parts, namely: 1.1 General practice standards that are applicable to all areas of law, and 1.2 Additional standards that are applicable to the following areas of law: 1.2.1 Criminal 1.2.2 Family 1.2.3 Māori Land Court/ Māori Ap...

3. Tomov v Auckland Council [2012] NZWHT Auckland 34 [pdf, 221 KB]

   ...the document signed by Mr Thomas dated 19 August 2003, was subsequently endorsed with a building consent number (20022485) and signed as “okay” on 22 September 2003. There is no evidence that the Council declined to accept this document or requested any other document from the developer or ABC. 18 [59] The Council carried out final building inspections on 7 November 2003 and 3 December 2003. A CCC was issued on 4 December 2003. [60] Ms Divich submits tha...

4. HT v CJ Ltd [2019] NZDT 1508 (2 October 2019) [pdf, 181 KB]

   ...witness to the conversation, HT’s account is accepted as the best evidence of what was discussed. 7. The terms of a contract are generally determined by agreement at the time of the contract. A contract need not be in writing; an agreement can be formed verbally or inferred from the parties’ conduct. In this situation, it was understood that the detail of the cover would be contained in the policy document, but the basic contract was already formed before the document was received. I...

5. KB v O Ltd [2024] NZDT 192 (14 March 2024) [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...contract, and if so, what damages are reasonable? Was the kitchen design chosen by KB in December 2021, a variation to the contract? 5. I find that the L-shaped kitchen design selected by KB in December 2021 was a variation to the contract formed with O Ltd for purchase of the property. The L-shaped kitchen design, incorporating a double-doored fridge, was clearly offered as one of two options, by G on behalf of O Ltd in an email dated 14 December 2021. CI0301_...

6. 2021 archive

   ...addition to travel exceptions list Temporary issues with 0800 2 LEGAL AID Update on the outcome of the Police Detention Legal Assistance (PDLA) trial roster survey Criminal Cases Review Commission – update to granting process Legal Aid application forms updated due to the Privacy Act 2020 Legal Services - Waikato Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Court New addition to travel exceptions list Update on Legal Aid Services response to COVID-19 (12 March 2021) Update on Legal Aid Services response...

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7. [2011] NZLCDT 9 Canterbury Standards Committee v X [pdf, 197 KB]

   ...knew, at the relevant times, that Mr S had died in 2003. [42] Dealing now with the allegation in support of the misconduct charge that the quantum of the invoice of 14 September 2007 was not justifiable either in relation to work actually performed and/or as a reasonable fee incurred in the administration of the estate. [43] The invoice was for $21,000 plus GST and disbursements. It was said to arise as a result of time spent (175 hours) trying to locate two bequest beneficia...

8. [2018] NZSSAA 12 (28 February 2018) [pdf, 158 KB]

   ...states that the Ministry relies on a letter to the Authority from the Appeals Officer dated 12 October 2017 to support its submissions. [14] The Appeals Officer contends that asking an applicant for a benefit to attend a local office amounts to performance of an ancillary function under the State Sector Act 1988, not a decision. The officer cites s 32 of the State Sector Act which requires the Chief Executive to discharge his responsibilities for the efficient, effective, and eco...

9. DC v NL [2024] NZDT 263 (25 January 2024) [pdf, 172 KB]

   ...8. In conclusion, I find that NL did not breach the CGA and therefore DC is not entitled to any compensation, therefore the claim is dismissed. Referee: Sara Grayson Date: 25 January 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

10. KQ v LI [2023] NZDT 593 (6 November 2023) [pdf, 93 KB]

    ...hearing LI’s phone number was [redacted]. The Referee noted that LI initially answered then hung up, then did not answer 2 further calls. Then later that day he called the court and provided his wife’s number to be used, not the number in the claim form. Referee: J Savage Date: 6 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...