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1. [2022] NZACC 17 - Bellamy v ACC (27 January 2022) [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...proceedings. … 8. Mr Bellamy claims that at the review he sought $4,047.56 (including GST) and costs, for the cost of Mrs Bellamy representing him. The Appellant’s Submissions [8] Mr Bellamy’s starting point is a completed ACC 5937 form namely an authority to act form dated 4 April 2013. In that form, signed by Mr Bellamy, it is recorded that his wife Maraea Bellamy is given authority to act on his behalf. The form also contains a “client representative declar...

2. KM v BE [2022] NZDT 25 (29 April 2022) [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...any party unless a claim falls within the narrow exceptions specified. This claim does not fall within the stated exceptions. 22. KM’s claim is dismissed. Referee: Kaho Date: 29 April 2022 Page 4 of 4 Information for Parties Rehearings You can apply for a rehearing if you believe that something prevented the proper decision from being made: for example, the relevant information was not available at the time. If you wish to apply for a re...

3. DT v N Ltd [2023] NZDT 178 (3 May 2023) [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...found the failure was not of a substantial character, DT is not entitled to reject the goods and not entitled to a refund. Therefore I have dismissed DT’s claim. Referee: JF Tunnicliffe Date: 3 May 2023 Page 3 of 3 Information for Parties Rehearings You can apply for a rehearing if you believe that something prevented the proper decision from being made: for example, the relevant information was not available at the time. If you wish to apply for a...

4. BN v O Ltd [2023] NZDT 633 (2 November 2023) [pdf, 180 KB]

   ...law of contract apply to this dispute. A contract is an agreement that the parties intend to be legally bound by. It involves an exchange of promises and becomes binding when the parties agree on clear and certain terms. The terms of a contract are formed at the beginning, not at the end. 6. Contracts of carriage are covered by law under the Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017(‘the Act’). The carrier of goods is liable to the contracting party1. The contracting party is the sender o...

5. B Ltd v H Ltd [2022] NZDT 270 (20 December 2022) [pdf, 182 KB]

   ...and Commercial Law Act 2017 provides that a party may cancel a contract if the other party breaches a term in the agreement. I have found that H Ltd has breached a term of the agreement. 8. However, the contract may only be cancelled if the performance of that term is essential to the cancelling party or significantly increases their burden. I accept the evidence PO that the time when the trailer would be made was agreed to at the outset of the contract and was impliedly an essential

6. Family-Court-Associates-expression-of-interest-form [pdf, 251 KB]

   1 Family Court Associates Appointments - as at 7 June 2023 Expression of Interest To be appointed to the Family Court as a Family Court Associate This form provides an opportunity to highlight your experience. A more extensive work and personal history should be contained in a curriculum vitae annexed to this Expression of Interest form. Personal Details Full name Postal address Telephone / mobile number Email Date of birth Preferred method of contact The following inform...

7. 2023 July Family Violence Provider Update.pdf [pdf, 141 KB]

   ...helpful reminders and resources. Communities of Practice In July and August, we will be replaying our very successful training series on the Ministry of Justice Programmes, and administration requirements. Thursday 27th July 10am – 11.00am Forms and administration of programmes Thursday 3rd August 10am – 11.00am Reporting and Invoicing Thursday 10th August 10am – 11.00am Non-Violence Programmes Thursday 17th August 10am – 11.00am Safety Programmes Invitations and...

8. Family Court Associates expression of interest form 2024 [pdf, 280 KB]

   1 Expression of Interest To be appointed to the Family Court as a Family Court Associate This form provides an opportunity to highlight your experience. A more extensive work and personal history should be contained in a curriculum vitae annexed to this Expression of Interest form. Personal Details Full name Postal address Telephone / mobile number Email Date of birth Preferred method of contact The following information is gathered for statistical purposes. Are you? Mal...

9. G Ltd v H Ltd [2024] NZDT 236 (8 March 2024) [pdf, 179 KB]

   ...implied term of the contract? 6. The relevant law is the common law of contract, under which parties can enter into legally binding agreements, and the Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017 (CCLA). A contract need not be in writing; an agreement can be formed verbally or inferred from the parties’ conduct. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 3 7. Despite the expressed reason for the client terminating the contract being failure to engage with the brief, the designer pointed out t...

10. NH Ltd v NZ [2024] NZDT 159 (26 March 2024) [pdf, 179 KB]

    ...and was it fit for the purpose? c) What sum, if any, is payable? What were the terms of the contract? 3. The common law of contract allows parties to enter into legally binding agreements. A contract need not be in writing; an agreement can be formed verbally or inferred from the parties’ conduct. 4. It was undisputed that the agreed pricing was $24,000.00, plus $14.00 per square metre for the additional concrete for the variation from 100 mm to 150 mm, exclusive of GST. The inv...