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1. [2012] NZEmpC 200 Doran v Crest Commercial Cleaning Ltd [pdf, 93 KB]

   ...we order the defendant to pay the plaintiff $14,400 for fees. Disbursements [30] The plaintiff seeks reimbursement of disbursements totalling $2,956.40 inclusive of GST, which have been met by the Legal Services Agency. That sum includes filing fees of $276.00 which are plainly recoverable. It also includes two amounts of $751.32 for hearing fees. This appears to have been in error as hearing fees were payable for only three half days, being each half day after the first day...

2. LCRO 209/2018 LY v RT (26 June 2019) [pdf, 135 KB]

   ...After setting out the work carried out by Mrs RT on Ms LY’s instructions, the Committee concluded that Mrs RT appeared to have done what was requested of her and that there was no basis for any of Ms LY’s complaints about Mrs RT’s service.2 Fees [13] The Committee noted that Mrs RT’s invoice was for less than $2,000 (exclusive of GST). It pointed out that reg 29 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Complaints Service and Standards Committees) Regulations 2008 does...

3. Williams v Cotter-Arlidge - Okaihau 3C2 (2019) 77 Tākitimu MB 51 (77 TKT 51) [pdf, 416 KB]

   ...work, and his dealings with Inland Revenue on behalf of the trust. The trustees submitted that they were unhappy with the accounting work rendered and would not be paying any further money to Mr Williams. Applicant’s submissions [7] Mr Williams filed written submissions on 1 April 2019 in addition to his appearance. Mr Williams submits he was engaged on 15 March 2012 by Arama Puriri, who was the sole responsible trustee at the time and remained in that role until the respondents w...

4. [2007] NZEmpC WC 10/07 Nola & Anor v Harvey [pdf, 43 KB]

   ...that they could either apply for the investigation to be re- opened or file a challenge to the Employment Court rather than to the District Court. They were told they had 28 days from the date of the determination to do this, the amount of the fees required, and that they should contact the Employment Court for the necessary forms. [9] At 8am on Friday, 7 November 2006, a statement of claim and the required fee were received by mail by the Employment Court. The claim was dated 3...

5. McGeorge v Standing [2012] NZIACDT 48 (30 August 2012) [pdf, 124 KB]

   ...person Adviser: In person Date Issued: 30 August 2012 2 DECISION Introduction [1] Mr McGeorge engaged Mr Standing to provide immigration services. [2] He paid money to him in advance for professional fees. [3] Mr Standing represented to Mr McGeorge his ability to migrate to New Zealand was essentially assured, and the money was paid in reliance on those representations. [4] After paying the money, Mr Standing did little or nothing to pr...

6. [2024] NZIACDT 19 – SC v Murthy (21 June 2024) [pdf, 244 KB]

   ...conduct amounted to negligence and breached the Code in the following ways: 1. Failing to realise the complainant was ineligible for any type of visa, following the refusal of his refugee claim. 2. Failing to request the complainant’s complete file from Immigration NZ, the Immigration and Protection Tribunal or his previous solicitor, prior to filing the application. 3. Failing to recognise that the application was likely futile and to obtain the complainant’s written consen...

7. FC Ltd v TN & JM [2021] NZDT 1626 (10 August 2021) [pdf, 188 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 suppo...

8. Form 2 Criminal Legal Aid [pdf, 586 KB]

   ...steps or prior approval disbursements. Provider name or number 1 2 3 A B 1 2 3 SUP A B Level of experience Provider rate (excl. GST) $ $ Step No. Activities Hours Total Fee Hours Total Fee Other (specify) Total fees (excl. GST)* $ Total disbursements (excl. GST)* $ Total GST* $ *If you are not registered for GST, you wil...

9. [2015] NZEmpC 158 Sealord Group Ltd v Pickering [pdf, 123 KB]

   ...Authority investigation. 4 I will deal first with that part of the claim. Costs in the Authority [5] In its cost determination the Authority ordered Sealord to pay Mr Pickering: 5  $7,822 in legal costs;  reimbursement of the $71.56 filing fee; and  $1,425 towards Ms Tapper's professional fees. [6] The $7,822 was made up of the usual daily tariff of $3,500 for a two-day investigation meeting; $322 as a contribution towards the costs of submissions the...

10. MD & ND v D Ltd [2024] NZDT 626 (19 July 2024) [pdf, 232 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 sup...