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1. MSC v Scholes [2013] NZIACDT 71 (25 November 2013) [pdf, 167 KB]

   ...matters relating to it: Conclusion: I am satisfied Ms Scholes wholly failed to inform her client of the effect of the agreement, or the nature and extent of the professional services she in fact required. Furthermore, it failed to accurately record the fees paid and their purpose. [57.6] Issue 6: Whether Ms Scholes ensured changes to the terms of agreements were recorded in writing: Conclusion: I am not satisfied the agreement accurately recorded the arrangements. While it included t...

2. [2025] NZLVT 026 – Casata Limited v Minister for Land Information (17 June 2025) [pdf, 332 KB]

   ...responding to Casata’s claim before the Tribunal: 4 Samson Corporation Limited & Tedcastle Estates Limited [2021] NZLVT 19 at [9]. 5 Stringer v Minister of Lands [2014] NZHC 776 at [48]. 5 (a) $159,664.10 (GST exclusive) in legal fees;6 and (b) $63,970.94 (GST exclusive) in expert disbursements. The Respondent opposes any award to the Claimant and also seeks an award of costs under s 90(1) for 30% of the legal fees incurred as well as the accounting expert fees. Th...

3. LCRO 36/2021 ED v MR and FR (14 April 2022) [pdf, 242 KB]

   ...distributed to Mrs DM’s family and “facilitated the executors distributing chattels contrary to the terms of the will”.21 [39] The Committee did not consider there had been undue delay in distributing the estate and having reviewed the lawyers’ files, the Committee formed the view that the fees charged by Mr MR and Mrs FR were in order. [40] The Committee noted that advice provided to SA and JM was advice in relation to their role as executors of Mrs ED’s estate and no...

4. Rehearings, appeals & stay of proceedings

   On this page: Rehearings Appeals Rehearings Both the landlord and the tenant can apply for a rehearing. You have 5 working days after the decision is issued to apply for a rehearing.  You do not need to pay a filing fee. You can use this form to apply for a rehearing. You can submit your application at the District Court where the original hearing took place.  You can send your application by email, by courier, or post or you can take into the court in person. Court contact informa...

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5. Walters - East Taupo Lands Trust (2011) 272 Aotea MB 241 (272 AOT 241) [pdf, 118 KB]

   ...Solicitors: Tripe Matthews Feist, Lawyers, DX SP22509, Wellington, for the Trustees 272 Aotea MB 242 Introduction [1] By application received on 25 May 2011 the trustees of the East Taupō Lands Trust seeks approval for the payment of fees and expenses in excess of what is provided for in the current trust order. Clause 3(b) (ix) permits payment to each responsible trustee of $300.00 per trustee per meeting up to a maximum of ten meetings per annum. The total available...

6. BT v YB LCRO 128 / 2010 (26 May 2011) [pdf, 97 KB]

   ...reason of section 12(a) of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act. [25] By reference to a “gravy train” the Applicant suggests that the Respondent proceeded with an application under the Harassment Act because it would produce more in the way of fees. This is a serious allegation, which has not been supported by evidence in any way. [26] DQ chose to instruct the Respondent. I must emphasise here that there is no evidence to the contrary that this was anything other than a choice...

7. Form-26a_Criminal-Fixed-H-I.pdf [pdf, 191 KB]

   Version 21 – October 2023 page 1 10/23 form 26a Tax Invoice Criminal Legal Aid Fixed Fees Schedules H & I Legal aid file no. Invoice date Invoice number GST number Lead provider’s ref. Charges/CRNs To: Legal Aid, DX Box Number City Customer Lead provider Law firm Provider number Firm number Court type Court of Appeal Supreme Court Court location Details of claim Fixed Fee: Date fixed fee(s) complet...

8. Form-26a_Criminal-Fixed-H-I-v2.pdf [pdf, 191 KB]

   Version 21 – October 2023 page 1 10/23 form 26a Tax Invoice Criminal Legal Aid Fixed Fees Schedules H & I Legal aid file no. Invoice date Invoice number GST number Lead provider’s ref. Charges/CRNs To: Legal Aid, DX Box Number City Customer Lead provider Law firm Provider number Firm number Court type Court of Appeal Supreme Court Court location Details of claim Fixed Fee: Date fixed fee(s) complet...

9. DQ & FD v BS [2021] NZDT 1655 (2 November 2021) [pdf, 209 KB]

   ...$430.00, to the Applicants. The Respondents counterclaimed, in effect, for a declaration that they were not liable to the Applicants pursuant to section 10(1)(b) of the Disputes Tribunal Act 1988. Both parties claim a refund of their costs, namely the filing fee. 3. The issues to be determined were as follows: CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 4 a. Is there a legally binding agreement between the Applicants and the Respondents as to the refund of the bond, and if so, what a...

10. LM v JD & TD [2022] NZDT 6 (8 March 2022) [pdf, 224 KB]

    ...$1,125.00 will not be available under this claim as LM has already included it under the $10,372.50 claimed. 4. The respondents are counterclaiming claiming $1,433.26 being time to respond to claim $600.00, time off work to attend hearing $491.00, filing fees $45.00 and builders report $297.26. 5. The issues to be resolved are as follows: a. Are the respondents liable for a contribution to the fence costs? b. Is there an existing adequate fence? c. Are the costs claimed in count...