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1. Goher v Hammadieh [2015] NZIACDT 44 (22 April 2015) [pdf, 92 KB]

   ...return of documents [5.8] The written agreement provided for a fixed fee of AUD$4,200, and disbursements of NZD$1,844 (approximately AUD$1,624). The agreed total payable was AUD$5,824, the complainant paid a total of AUD$5,965. [5.9] The complainant requested the return of her documents on 3 April 2014, and Mr Hammadieh refused to do so, claiming additional fees of AUD$2,700. He said the fees related to a residence application he prepared, a second expression of interest, and a fee for...

2. SZ v DE & J Ltd [2025] NZDT 201 (07 May 2025) [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...was not able to contact DE at the scheduled time. The Tribunal also noted that the address for service provided by J Ltd for DE, may not be a permanent address. In all the circumstances however I am satisfied: a. the notice of hearing and claim form appear to have been served on DE at the nominated address because there is no evidence this postal item has been returned to the Tribunal; b. J Ltd also provided evidence an earlier hold-liable letter was sent to the same add...

3. [2013] NZEmpC 148 Lewis v JPMprgan Chase Bank NA [pdf, 206 KB]

   ...despite at least one subsequent request of the defendant that its records be corrected, he both lost the opportunity for employment and suffered distress during the further period of six months before he found employment. He says that despite his requests, the defendant refused to correct its records to show that he had been the New Zealand CEO. [41] Mr Lewis says that these acts or omissions by the defendant were breaches of: clause 8 of the variation agreement by not upholding...

4. TE v EX [2022] NZDT 122 (1 September 2022) [pdf, 92 KB]

   ...The Tribunal has no power to hear or determine claims for personal injury or exemplary damages. 9. Accordingly, both claims are dismissed. Referee: P McKinstry Date: 1 September 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 r...

5. RT Ltd v LC [2020] NZDT 1413 (27 July 2020) [pdf, 193 KB]

   ...responsible for arranging the removal of the clamp and in the process of doing so caused damage to the clamp. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 3 of 4 Is RT Ltd entitled to claim debt collection fees and an administration fee? 13. A contract is formed when two parties agree to exchange something of value. Both parties must agree the essential terms of the contract. 14. NU, for RT Ltd, states that the notice includes that those parking accept his company’s terms and conditi...

6. LL v U Ltd [2024] NZDT 306 (24 April 2024) [pdf, 201 KB]

   ...advised LL to go to the police which he did, but the police have declined to take the matter further. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 4 10. LL filed a claim in the Disputes Tribunal on the basis that U Ltd were negligent when they failed to inform him that the seller was a scam which meant that it was too late for LL to arrange for the bank to stop the transfer of his money. LL claims for economic loss in the purchase price. 11. I am not satisfied that LL can make a claim for ne...

7. BT v U Ltd [2025] NZDT 15 (10 March 2025) [pdf, 215 KB]

   ...leaking shower hose, and anxiety and stress, items stolen from the property, and work order to make the property more secure are dismissed. 2. U Ltd is to supply BT with a copy of the paint colours used in the house and the appliance warranty information on or before 28 March 2025. 3. U Ltd is to pay BT $3,397.60 on or before 28 March 2025. This compensation is calculated as follows: Compensation awarded to BT for hard flooring replacement $6,398.16 Compensation awarded...

8. G Ltd v QN & B Ltd [2024] NZDT 899 (20 December 2024) [pdf, 102 KB]

   ...agency’s advice, then transferred by the Court to the Disputes Tribunal, but the matter has apparently never been heard, presumably due to administrative error. The agency submitted that the creditor breached the collection contract by failing to inform it of the transfer. 6. Both claims, given they were disputed, could have been lodged in the Disputes Tribunal immediately for $45.00 each (the fee at the time for claims under $2,000.00). The creditor could have done this without help t...

9. BX & HX v L Ltd [2024] NZDT 125 (10 April 2024) [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...$1,075.47 to BX and HX which L Ltd is to pay by the date set out in the order. The balance of the claim is dismissed. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 4 of 5 Referee: D. Brennan Date: 10 April 2024 Page 5 of 5 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...

10. Van Wey Lovatt v Accident Compensation Corporation (Code of Claimant's Rights) [2024] NZACC 020 [pdf, 221 KB]

    ...treatment injuries. Dr Van Wey Lovatt applied for reviews of these decisions. [5] Also on 10 October 2022, Dr Van Wey Lovatt emailed a complaint to the Corporation’s “Customer feedback” email address stating: Dear ACC Privacy Officer, RE: Formal complaint of breach of privacy I am writing to make a formal complaint of a breach of privacy. I understand that ACC review team will be assessing the merits of the decision-making by Ms Steele; however, I believe that ACC is also...