Search Results

1. AW v ZK LCRO 230/2012 (28 March 2014) [pdf, 259 KB]

   ...applicant was a beneficiary. [2] This matter has a difficult background. The applicant originally complained to the Lawyers Complaints Service by letter dated 11 August 2009, complaining about overcharging by the Practitioner in circumstances of fee invoices, all of which were paid by deduction, in the sum of $140,644 plus GST and disbursements (total $161,067.92) in relation to an estate which had net assets of approximately $285,000.1 [3] The complaint was investigated by [...

2. Ruka - Rangihamama X3A and Omapere Taraire E (2007) 114 Whangarei MB 172 (114 WH 172) [pdf, 6.2 MB]

   ...Act for a review of the Omapere-Rangihamama Ahu Whenua Trust ("the trust") and to enforce the obligations of the trustees of the trust. I note that a related application for an interim injunction under section 19(1)(b) of the Act (also filed by Sonny Ruka and Patsy Albert) was considered by me on 31 August 2006 when I delivered an oral decision declining to grant the injunction. The second application is brought by Mrs Reihana­ Ruka (one of the trustees) pursuant to sectio...

3. LCRO 255/2016 WR v VB (4 March 2019) [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...Mr WR included a two and a half page letter with his complaint. The letter complained about the conduct of Mr VB and the barrister instructed by him (Ms MH). The complaints about Mr VB were distilled by the Committee as relating to Mr VB’s fees and a complaint relating to the retention of funds by Mr VB pursuant to an undertaking provided by him (see [11] below). The Standards Committee determination [7] The Committee identified the issues to be addressed:2 The Standards Commi...

4. TSO v Hassan [2013] NZIACDT 52 (16 August 2013) [pdf, 125 KB]

   ...complainant is somewhat distantly related to Mr Hassan. He accepts he did not comply with some of the formalities in the Code of Conduct thinking informality in a “family” context was acceptable. [4] However, the complainant says she paid substantial fees, which Mr Hassan denies. The complaint also alleges Mr Hassan did not process applications properly and that he dishonestly misled her in relation to the applications he was instructed to file. [5] Mr Hassam provided an explanation...

5. BW v SC LCRO 1/2015 (8 April 2015) [pdf, 85 KB]

   ...into the BW family coffers and avoiding the Official Assignee. Mr BW was adjudicated bankrupt on 20 September 2012 and the company was incorporated fourteen days after on 4 October 2012. When I asked Mr BW during my review of some of the related files – who is [EFG] – he was vague and not forthcoming. The files don’t explain why the payments were made. It was only after a company search that Mr BW’s association with the company was revealed. Further enquiry will be necessary...

6. OP v PQ LCRO 32 / 2012 (16 August 2012) [pdf, 91 KB]

   ...be sent to him if he did not pay the outstanding balance. On the same day the Applicant sent an email informing the firm that he had an “appeal” before the New Zealand Law Society. (He also claimed the amount was incorrect). The Applicant filed a complaint with the New Zealand Law Society on 28 March alleging that he was being charged excessively, and being threatened with bankruptcy (and other matters) but was informed by the Standards Committee (with reference to its previous...

7. TO v QJ Ltd [2018] NZDT 1476 (10 May 2018) [pdf, 188 KB]

   ...was not willing to return the battery at his own cost and without any promise of a refund or replacement. On 27 March 2018, he filed this claim for $265.00, representing a full refund CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 4 together with his $45.00 filing fee. He continued to use the battery in his golf cart for a short time, alternating it with another battery to get round the golf course, but the battery went missing while on the golf course and he presumes it was stolen. 5. The issues...

8. FE v VF LCRO 59 / 2011 (7 September 2011) [pdf, 58 KB]

   ...Practitioner with instruction to obtain a limited licence for him. He also asked that the Practitioner obtain for him a P endorsement from the Land Transport Authority (LTA) as it had refused to renew his endorsement. The Practitioner indicated a total fee of around $2,000.00 plus GST as costs of doing those things. [4] The Applicant provided the Practitioner with a copy of the suspension notice which recorded that he had accumulated one hundred or more demerit points within a...

9. KY v TU Ltd [2019] NZDT 1521 (23 May 2019) [pdf, 201 KB]

   ...A Notice of Appeal may be obtained from the Disputes Tribunal website. The Notice must be filed at the District Court of which the Tribunal that made the decision is a division, within 28 days of the decision having been made. There is a $200 filing fee for an appeal. You can only appeal outside 28 days if you have been granted an extension of time by a District Court Judge. To apply for an extension of time you must file an Interlocutory Application on Notice and a supporting affidavi...

10. QN & Ors v KN [2024] NZDT 29 (28 February 2024) [pdf, 148 KB]

    ...be obtained from the Ministry of Justice, Disputes Tribunal website. The Notice must be filed at the District Court of which the Tribunal that made the decision is a division, within 20 working days of the decision having been made. There is a $200 filing fee for an appeal. You can only appeal outside of 20 working days if you have been granted an extension of time by a District Court Judge. To apply for an extension of time you must file an Interlocutory Application on Notice and a supp...