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1. [2020] NZREADT 07 - Deng - Ruling (25 February 2020) [pdf, 160 KB]

   ...Agency’s client. [7] Glovers later claimed a commission on the sale of the properties, based on their sole agency agreement, and lodged a caveat against the properties. In order to achieve settlement, the vendor paid Glovers a commission and legal fees. The vendor then complained to the Authority that Glovers had failed to highlight that the agency was for longer than ten days, failed to explain the contract or advise him to seek legal advice, and failed to speak with him about...

2. CH v XO LCRO 119 / 2010 (3 May 2011) [pdf, 182 KB]

   ...falls short of the standard of competence and diligence that a member of the public is entitled to expect of a reasonably competent lawyer. 6 [29] Part of the material obtained by me in conjunction with this review was the Respondent’s file. As a general comment at the outset, I observe minimal written correspondence to the Applicant or file notes recording the content of the various telephone conversations, advice or information which the Respondent says she imparted to...

3. LCRO 57/2018 G RC and D RC v YS (30 April 2019) [pdf, 335 KB]

   ...certain of the activities of Mr G, as attorney. Complaint [8] Messrs G and D lodged a complaint with the New Zealand Law Society Complaints Service (NZLS) on 23 June 2017. [9] They sought orders that Mr YS (a) hand over to them Mrs RC’s files relating to her applications to the Family Court, (b) be fined, and (c) pay compensation to them. They also sought (d) a publication order because Mr YS’ conduct was “wilful and reckless”. [10] They rejected Mr YS description of...

4. Yates v Nathan - Neville David Nathan Whanau Trust [2016] Chief Judge's MB 223 (2016 CJ 223) [pdf, 244 KB]

   ...Murray Lawes, Lawes Law Barristers and Solicitors, PO Box 220, Orewa, Auckland 0946 murray@laweslaw.co.nz mailto:emma@mccarthylaw.co.nz mailto:murray@laweslaw.co.nz 2016 Chief Judge’s MB 224 Introduction [1] This application filed by Betty Yates, pursuant to s 45 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (the Act), seeks to cancel whānau trust orders dated 21 January 2013 at 55 Taitokerau MB 187-191, relating to 148 Mangawhai Heads Road - Lot 1 Deposited Plan 149622 (the...

5. Wilson - Oue 2B 2C [2025] Chief Judge's MB 169 (2025 CJ 169) [pdf, 495 KB]

   ...28 January 2025 TE WHAKATAUNGA Ā KAIWHAKAWĀ MATUA C L FOX Judgment of Chief Judge C L Fox 2025 Chief Judge's MB 170 Hei tīmatanga kōrero Introduction [1] This application was filed by Beau Wilson on 13 June 2014. The application seeks to cancel a vesting order made at 18 Whangarei MB 244-247 on 5 July 1939 (the vesting order). The application also makes reference to a number of other orders made as a consequence...

6. 2021-07-23 ORC - Legal submissions regarding scope for relief sought by WISE Response.pdf [pdf, 215 KB]

   ...WX11179 Tel +64 3 379 7622 Fax +64 379 2467 Solicitor: P A C Maw / M A Mehlhopt (philip.maw@wynnwilliams.co.nz / michelle.mehlhopt@wynnwilliams.co.nz) 1 MAY IT PLEASE THE COURT: Introduction 1 These legal submissions are filed on behalf of the Otago Regional Council (Council or ORC) in relation to Plan Change 8 to the Regional Plan: Water for Otago (PC8). 2 At the pre-hearing conference on 14 July 2021, the Court directed the Council to file legal submi...

7. [2025] NZEmpC 90 Youtap Ltd v Johnston [pdf, 244 KB]

   ...the personal grievance, and it is just to do so. [65] Section 103B only comes into play, however, where there is an unresolved personal grievance between the employee and their employer before the Authority or Court.22 As Dr Johnston has not filed any claim against YMMA in the Authority, there is no basis for either YMMA or Dr Johnston to apply to join Youtap Ltd as a controlling third party. [66] It is, therefore, premature, and not within the Court’s jurisdiction to conside...

8. B v Southern Response Earthquake Services Ltd [2021] CEIT-2021-0006 [pdf, 336 KB]

   ...separately as set out at 7. 6. The policyholder and Southern Response agree that the proceeding will not be discontinued at this stage, but: a. the joint experts' report following the conferral on 18 November 2015 is to be completed and filed by Friday 4 December 2015; b. the policyholder and Southern Response will file a Joint Memorandum of Counsel to seek a stay of the proceeding to 7 May 2016 to allow the steps set out at 7 to be completed; and c. the policyholder will f...

9. Legal Services Agency closure & annual report 2011 [pdf, 976 KB]

   E7 CLOSURE REPORT and final Annual Report for the 12 months ended 30 June 2011 HELPING PEOPLE ACCESS JUSTICE C O N T E N T S 1 E7 Introduction Letter to the Minister ................................................................................................................................ 2   From the Chair ......................................................................................................................................... 3

10. Naera v Fenwick - Whakapoungakau 24 Block (2011) 34 Waiariki MB 151 (34 WAR 151) [pdf, 193 KB]

    ...directions [41] Fulfilment of trustees’ duties [44] Applicants seeking to re-litigate substantive judgment [46] Tests for injunction not met [48] Risks to the trust if orders granted [52] Post hearing events [56] Filing of further evidence [56] Applicant’s additional submissions [59] Respondent’s further submissions [63] The Appeal [65] The Law [69] Discussion [72] Risk to the trust’s assets...