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1. XX v SU [2024] NZDT 401 (31 May 2024) [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...a further $100.00 in nominal damages for trespass to recognise the intrusion into the consumer’s home. The total sum payable is therefore $1,142.00. Referee: E Paton-Simpson Date: 31 May 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...

2. B Ltd v M Ltd [2024] NZDT 482 (17 May 2024) [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...[2024] NZDT 482 APPLICANT B Ltd RESPONDENT M Ltd The Tribunal orders: M Ltd is to pay the sum of $10,863.00 to B Ltd on or before 31 May 2024. Reasons: 1. This dispute arises apparently as a result of email hacking, more formally known as business email compromise (BEC) fraud. On 14 August 2023, B Ltd issued an invoice to M Ltd for $24,725.00 for demolition work, due on 28 August. The invoice was emailed to M Ltd via [accounting software]’s messaging service...

3. KT & PD v KI [2024] NZDT 579 (13 August 2024) [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...when the furniture removal was going on, but he thought that KT and PD had been careless. The puppy had cost $1,500.00, and KI had replaced her with another of the same breed, for the same price. In his view, his loss offset the price of the work performed by the KT and PD. [4] KI said that he would have paid KT and PD $542.00 for their work had it not been for the death of the puppy. The issue [5] The question for me to decide is whether the applicants are entitled to succeed in t...

4. LQ v LE [2024] NZDT 590 (31 July 2024) [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...mechanical condition or history. Unfortunately for LQ, this was a situation where ‘buyer beware’ applied, and he must bear the loss of the expensive repairs undertaken. Referee Perfect Date: 31 July 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 f...

5. [2021] NZACC 103 - Reed v ACC (15 July 2021) [pdf, 180 KB]

   ...because he was advised that the vehicle would not pass its next warrant of fitness due to rust. He had this vehicle for nine years. This vehicle was unmodified. This vehicle was not funded by the Corporation. Statutory provisions [10] A claimant who has suffered a personal injury is entitled to one or more entitlements if the claimant: [i] has cover for the personal injury; and [ii] is eligible under the Accident Compensation Act 2001 (the Act) for the entitlement or entitl...

6. LCRO 159/2014 AB and RJ v OC and BR [pdf, 209 KB]

   ...time working for [Supermarket] in [Town] as a [XXXX] apprentice. [Supermarket] was supporting Mr AB in his application for a work visa. Mr NS was the Human Resources Manager at [Supermarket]. 2 [5] On 20 November 2012, Mr NS emailed Ms OC requesting a meeting to discuss Mr AB’s options going forward, following the decline of the visa application. [6] On 3 March 2013, a fee estimate was forwarded to Mr NS, with Mr AB named as the client. On 8 April 2013, Ms OC emailed Mr N...

7. [2021] NZACC 119 - Koloni v ACC (3 August 2021) [pdf, 251 KB]

   ...ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION Respondent Hearing: 13 July 2021 Held at: Hamilton Appearances: D Wood for the appellant J Sumner for the respondent Judgment: 3 August 2021 RESERVED JUDGMENT OF JUDGE P R SPILLER [Claim for personal injury, whether condition requiring surgery the result of an accident or a pre-existing disease- s 26(2), Accident Compensation Act 2001] Introduction [1] This is an appeal from the decision of a Reviewer dated 13 August 2...

8. [2021] NZACC 119 - Koloni v ACC (03 August 2021) [pdf, 238 KB]

   ...ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION Respondent Hearing: 13 July 2021 Held at: Hamilton Appearances: D Wood for the appellant J Sumner for the respondent Judgment: 3 August 2021 RESERVED JUDGMENT OF JUDGE P R SPILLER [Claim for personal injury, whether condition requiring surgery the result of an accident or a pre-existing disease- s 26(2), Accident Compensation Act 2001] Introduction [1] This is an appeal from the decision of a Reviewer dated 13 August 2...

9. [2013] NZEmpC 154 Webb v NZ Tramways & Public Passenger Transport Employees’ Union Inc [pdf, 101 KB]

   ...Froggatt and Cross, were entitled to stand for office in the Union in accordance with its rules. Even if it they were not entitled to stand (which the Union denies), the Authority was correct, upon the defendant’s pleadings, in not acceding to the request for a compliance order. The Union also maintains that the allegation that the individuals concerned were not financial members cannot be sustained on the evidence. Allegations in the amended statement of claim as to fi...

10. TI(G)M v Hanning [2020] NZIACDT 11 (21 February 2020) Sanctions [pdf, 127 KB]

    ...seeks a refund of fees and reimbursement for the losses and expenses said to have been incurred as a result of the failure of Ms Hanning to “coordinate our immigration status in the manner she was contracted to do”. [13] The following is claimed: Ms Hanning’s fees $ 920.00 Immigration fees (South Island Contribution visa) $ 635.00 Lost income complainant Dec 2017 to Apr 2018 $ 16,800.00 4 Lost income partner Dec 2017 to Apr 2018 $ 14,800.00 New adviser’s fee...