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1. EM & TM v FW [2024] NZDT 575 (10 July 2024) [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...comprising of $449.22 paid to [electrical provider] to diagnose the problem; $25,193.05 to install an additional cable to increase the electricity supply to the house; $1,000.00 in legal fees; $325.00 physiotherapy costs and $180.00 for the Tribunal filing fee. 5. FW denies liability on the basis that the spa pool worked when she lived at the property. 6. The issues I have to consider are: a. Was there a misrepresentation about the spa pool that induced Ian and Sian into the pur...

2. TN v KI & QI [2025] NZDT 62 (25 February 2025) [pdf, 141 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 $260 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...

3. LCRO 234/2017 and 172/2018 YA and XB v WD and VS (9 April 2019) [pdf, 242 KB]

   ...number of issues including delay in finalising the Estate administration, and overcharging. Mr VS replied denying any wrongdoing on his or Ms WD’s part, set out their position in acting for the Estate, and explained that having gone through the file and spoken to colleagues, he had formed the view that he could have charged more, and may yet increase the fees he charged to the estate. Further correspondence was exchanged between the parties and NZLS. The First Decision [8] The...

4. OP v U Ltd & B Ltd [2024] NZDT 823 (15 October 2024) [pdf, 134 KB]

   ...$14,485.00 on or before 18 November 2024. 2. The counterclaim is dismissed. Reasons 1. This is a claim and counterclaim arising from the storage of the Applicant’s property. The Respondent named by the Applicant is U Ltd. After the claim was filed another company, B Ltd, filed a counterclaim. 2. In August 2022, OP hired U Ltd to move her property. The property was moved into a storage facility owned by B Ltd. B Ltd says that OP failed to pay storage fees for two months, and...

5. Form 210 Application for eviction warrant [pdf, 759 KB]

   ...www.justice.govt.nz/fines/about-civil-debt/ 0800 233 222 PAGE 2 OF 12 Who can sign this form? You can only sign this form if you are the applicant or their lawyer. Anyone can help you complete the rest of the form. How much does it cost to make an application? The application fee is $258. The court can order the respondent to repay the fee. MOJ 210 July 24 Ministry of Justice Collections Unit www.justice.govt.nz/fines/about-civil-debt/ 0800 233 222 PAGE 3 OF 12 How do I file my a...

6. 210-Application-for-eviction-warrant-v2-2.pdf [pdf, 430 KB]

   ...www.justice.govt.nz/fines/about-civil-debt/ 0800 233 222 PAGE 2 OF 12 Who can sign this form? You can only sign this form if you are the applicant or their lawyer. Anyone can help you complete the rest of the form. How much does it cost to make an application? The application fee is $267. The court can order the respondent to repay the fee. MOJ 210 July 24 Ministry of Justice Collections Unit www.justice.govt.nz/fines/about-civil-debt/ 0800 233 222 PAGE 3 OF 12 How do I file my a...

7. Hart v Auckland Standards Committee 1 of the New Zealand Law Society [pdf, 515 KB]

   ...Statutory framework [73] The reasoning in Orlov [92] Analysis [101] Third and fourth grounds of appeal – did the Tribunal err by failing to call witnesses who had provided evidence in support of Mr Hart? [111] Fifth ground of appeal – fees charged to Mr A and his family [131] Background [132] Expert evidence [144] Tribunal’s decision [159] Analysis [175] Sixth ground of appeal – was striking off a disproportionate response? [181] The approach taken by the Tr...

8. RV v Auckland Standards Committee LCRO 299 / 2011 (18 October 2012) [pdf, 197 KB]

   ...likely recovery; (d) the lack of advice to enable them to assess whether to continue with the proceedings. The costs assessors’ report [14] The Standards Committee appointed costs assessors. Their instructions were to: 1) Review RV’s files and costing records; 2) Request such further information from the complainants or the lawyer as may be necessary for the purpose of their assessment; 3) Contact the complainants and the lawyer to discuss the complaint and the lawy...

9. Grants-Handbook-v5.pdf [pdf, 1.8 MB]

   ...Act 2011 6 Transitional policy and procedures 6 About the Legal Services Commissioner 6 Helping legal aid applicants find a lawyer 6 Where to send applications 6 Returning applications 8 Urgent matters 8 Returned mail 8 Active files with no activity 8 Prescribed manner 9 Eligibility for civil and family legal aid 12 Eligible proceedings 12 Eligible applicant 17 Financial eligibility 22 Income and capital assessment 23 Arrears 26 Sufficient merit...

10. Grants Handbook v4.89 [pdf, 1.1 MB]

    ...Services Act 2011 6 Transitional policy and procedures 6 About the Legal Services Commissioner 6 Helping legal aid applicants find a lawyer 6 Where to send applications 6 Returning applications 8 Urgent matters 8 Returned mail 8 Active files with no activity 8 Prescribed manner 9 Eligibility for civil and family legal aid 12 Eligible proceedings 12 Eligible applicant 17 Financial eligibility 22 Income and capital assessment 23 Arrears 26 Sufficient merit 27 Spe...