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1. [2013] NZEmpC 32 Piefection Foods Ltd v Hume [pdf, 133 KB]

   ...determination that the plaintiff must pay arrears of wages to the plaintiff. In colloquial terms, any hearing will have an “all or nothing” outcome for the parties so far as personal grievance remedies are concerned. [11] The statement of claim filed on behalf of the plaintiff is not in appropriate form, containing as it does large amounts of proposed evidence and critical analysis of the Authority’s reasoning. The plaintiff is directed to file and serve by 4pm on Monday 3...

2. BN & SC & XC v NT & MP [2021] NZDT 1670 (30 June 2021) [pdf, 236 KB]

   ...his conversation with MP. That conversation involved an exchange of valuable consideration – XC granted accommodation to NT’s client, and NT granted security for the tenant’s obligation to pay rent. 16. My finding is that a contract was formed between XC (as trustee of the Trust) and NT. 17. However, the contract that was formed was a contract of guarantee. NT agreed to “answer to another person for the debt, default, or liability of a third person” (section 27(4) Propert...

3. ND Ltd v BX & TX [2020] NZDT 1561 (15 July 2020) [pdf, 201 KB]

   ...the failure one of a substantial character? e. If yes, is the amount claimed by BX & TX reasonable? CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 5 Are BX & TX in breach of contract by not paying invoice 00127 on time? 4. A contract is formed when two parties agree to exchange something of value. In this situation BX engaged ND LTD to complete interior painting work at the BX and TX’s home in [Street], [City]. 5. ND, the sole director of ND LTD, told the Tribunal she and...

4. LT v NL [2022] NZDT 13 (5 May 2022) [pdf, 200 KB]

   ...I am not satisfied statutory interest should be awarded because LT could have filed her claim in September 2017 and avoided the loss of interest. Referee: P McKinstry Date: 5 May 2022 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...

5. L Ltd v CT [2023] NZDT 229 (15 September 2023) [pdf, 90 KB]

   ...refile this application if the applicant obtains clear evidence the respondent does in fact, operate the restaurant. Referee: Hannan DTR Date: 15 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...

6. TE & DJ Ltd v EX [2022] NZDT 122 (1 September 2022) [pdf, 193 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...

7. O Ltd & P Ltd v UU [2023] NZDT 474 (4 September 2023) [pdf, 174 KB]

   ...any lien over the car. There is no legal right to hold goods until the owner of the goods pays a third party. 10. Neither is there any worker’s lien for mere storage of goods: a worker’s lien only applies where someone has improved goods by performing work on those goods, not where goods have only been maintained. Is the buyer entitled to damages? 11. The tort of detinue applies where a person entitled to possession of the goods requests the return of goods, and the other party...

8. BW v BB [2024] NZDT 646 (20 August 2024) [pdf, 180 KB]

   ...her room. BW claims that part of the verbal agreement was that BB would not leave before duration of the fixed term tenancy. BW denies that this was a part of the agreement. 4. The general law of contract applies. A legally binding contract is formed when both parties intend to contract on agreed terms and intend for those terms to be legally binding. The law of contract requires parties to a contract to adhere to the terms of that contract unless there is a legal reason not to do so....

9. List of offenders awarded compensation K-O

   If you‘re a victim of an offender named in a notice of payment into the Victims’ Claims Trust Account, you may be entitled to make a claim against the money awarded to the offender. Notice of end of process for making and determining victims’ claims Notice of payment into Victims’ Claims Trust Account This is the current list of offenders that have been awarded compensation - surnames K-O: Murry Kaukau Hiko Komene Murry Kaukau Notice of Payment into Victims’ Claims Trust Account A co...

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10. CN & MN v KN & W Ltd [2024] NZDT 521 (7 August 2024) [pdf, 218 KB]

    ...that it is more likely than not). If the applicant fails to do that, then their claim must be dismissed whether it has merit or not. When assessing whether the onus of proof has been discharged by a party, the Tribunal considers and evaluates the information and evidence presented by the parties in a neutral manner, and also takes into account the substantial merits and justice. I would like to reassure the parties that all information and evidence presented to the Tribunal has been consid...