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1. VN v AG LCRO 224 / 2011 (17 May 2013) [pdf, 89 KB]

   ...under the threat of forcible removal from the land. The Practitioner was asked to consider whether there was a basis for challenging the entire sale transaction. After consideration of all information (which included a copy of the original sale file) the Practitioner could find no basis for challenging the sale transaction, thus essentially confirming earlier advice that had been given to the Applicant by the previous lawyer. [6] After the Applicant terminated his relationship wit...

2. LCDT - 2016 annual report [pdf, 496 KB]

   ...those cases which could be progressed quickly were heard at the earliest possible date. Some administrative frustration occurs when events beyond the control of the Chair or Deputy Chair delay expeditious process. For example, the oldest live files relate to two lawyers who not only face disciplinary charges, but also charges in the criminal justice system. Because there is a risk of compromising the lawyers’ rights in the criminal trials to be held, the disciplinary process...

3. Cameron & Ors as Trustees of the Normac Trust v Stevenson [2010] NZWHT Auckland 39 [pdf, 186 KB]

   ...I have concluded this was not an amount expended to remedy any damage for which any of the respondents are liable. The total amount of the remedial work established is therefore $477,216. This amount includes Graham Linwood Architects Limited fees as well as the Hastings District Council consent fees. [83] In addition to the remedial costs the claimants are seeking interest of $91,179.55 being financing costs to undertake the remedial work together with general damages tota...

4. Proprietors of Potikirua Block Incorporated v Te Kani - Lot 1 Deposited Plan 8212 [2013] Chief Judge's MB 82 (2013 CJ 82) [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...Barber & Co Lawyers, PO Box 109, Gisbome 4040 Attention: Ron Barber Email: wilsonbarber@xtra.co.nz 2013 Chief Judge's MS 83 Introduction [1] On 2 December 2011, an application under s 45 ofTe Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 (the Act) was filed by Koning Webster Lawyers on behalf of the Proprietors of Potikirua Block Incorporation. The application seeks to cancel a memorandum of transfer endorsed by an Deputy Registrar of the Waiariki district on 3 February 1993 on the ground...

5. K v E LCRO 37 / 2009 (5 May 2009) [pdf, 17 KB]

   ...to this office on 31 March 2009 seeking a review of that part of the decision of the Standards Committee relating to the alleged failure to follow the instructions in the will. [2] This review was conducted on the basis of the application, the file of the Standards Committee which was made available to me and the submissions of the 2 parties. The parties have consented to this matter being considered without a formal hearing and therefore in accordance with s 206(2) of the Lawy...

6. PSPLA - Form: H Make a Complaint [pdf, 173 KB]

   ...Prosecutions Unit. Completing this form • Print clearly in CAPITALS • Use a black pen or blue pen to complete this form • Answer every question on the form unless the instructions tell you otherwise Payment information There is no filing fee with this application. Application process In normal circumstances the PSPLA will advise you within 5 working days of receipt of your complaint whether your complaint has been accepted and, if so, how it will proceed. Wh...

7. Fulton v Accident Compensation Corporation (Costs on appeal) [2023] NZACC 107 [pdf, 152 KB]

   ...disbursements of $120 for office photocopying, emails and texts. No receipts or other documents were provided in support. However, in view of the small sum being claimed, and the reasonable likelihood that disbursements in the nature of photocopying and fees in support of electronic communications were incurred, the amount of $120 is allowed. Conclusion [20] This Court directs that the Corporation pay the appellant costs of $1,555.75 and disbursements of $120 (totalling $1,675.7...

8. Wellington Standards Committee v Pine [2015] NZLCDT 24 [pdf, 73 KB]

   ...parties including his employer and LINZ. He took a number of steps in the course of that offending which are set out above in paragraph [2]; (b) The offending was premeditated and was intended to mislead his employer so that he would not charge a fee in respect of it; 4 (c) He breached the trust of his clients, the bank and LINZ who were all entitled to rely on legal practitioners for a high level of integrity, honest and ethical behavior; (d) In acting as he did, he caused h...

9. LCRO 80/2024 DC v SA (24 February 2025) [pdf, 169 KB]

   ...relationship property assets. [4] Ms DC instructed the law firm [Law Firm A] in July 2022. 2 [5] She was residing with the children in [City A] at the time she instructed [Law Firm A]. [6] Three lawyers from the firm had involvement with her file, Ms FN, Ms SA, and Ms HB. [7] Ms FN had primary responsibility for carriage of the file. [8] Ms HB’s involvement with Ms DC’s matters was modest. She played no part in the day-to-day management of the file, but had provided advice...

10. Smith v Waitakere City Council [pdf, 220 KB]

    ...(Mr Alexander is a Building Surveyor and principal of Alexander & Co, Building Surveyors and Dispute Resolution Consultants) • Mr Ewan Higham (Mr Higham is the Team Leader – building Control for Franklin District Council) Mr Higham filed a witness statement but was not required to attend the hearing for cross- examination. [39] The witnesses (who all gave sworn evidence) to defend the claim for the Second respondent, Mr Terence Quinn, and the Fourth Respondent, the...