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1. BQ v BC [2024] NZDT 120 (12 March 2024) [pdf, 211 KB]

   ...that this be paid by BC or that money spent on takeaway food for him was in the nature of a loan. The claim for additional amounts for takeaway food is declined. Referee: DTR Edwards Date: 12 March 2024 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 re...

2. LU v LBI [2024] NZDT 119 (2 April 2024) [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...managing [research], an area of research that LU wanted to pursue. 2. LBI wrote that she was “super keen” to have LU on board for her new venture and had been budgeting for her work in her conversations with [University 2]. LU understood that a formal relationship with [University 2] did not eventuate, however, LBI set up the [Organisation] as a sole trader and LU began working for her on 1 March 2022. 3. LU said she was engaged as a sub-contractor and not an employee. She cho...

3. Expression-of-Interest-High-Court-Judge-2024-form [pdf, 385 KB]

   ...of the High Court and is needed to assess your suitable to fill that position. The information may be checked by reference to those persons listed above. You have rights of access to the information held about yourself and you have the right to request corrections to this information; however, comments made by other people about your suitability may not be available if these people have been promised that their comments will be treated confidentially. This will often be the case. T...

4. AM v K Ltd [2024] NZDT 138 (21 March 2024) [pdf, 204 KB]

   ...not by AM personally. c. No evidence has been provided to substantiate the claim for $4,000. 10. For these reasons the claim is dismissed. Referee: LK Whineray Date: 21 March 2024 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 re...

5. MN v LO [2024] NZDT 199 (12 March 2024) [pdf, 143 KB]

   ...and therefore the remedy of cancelling the contract and obtaining a refund is not available to MN. 6. However, there is relief available for a buyer of goods in a private sale when a misrepresentation is made in the process of the contract being formed. In that case, a buyer who has purchased in reliance on that misrepresentation may have a remedy under section 35 of the CCLA. That section provides that when someone has been induced to enter a contract by a misrepresentation, whether...

6. ZS & U Ltd v NU Ltd [2022] NZDT 73 (24 March 2022) [pdf, 169 KB]

   ...The Tribunal orders: The claim is dismissed. Reasons: 1. ZS’s car was damaged. Repairs were arranged by her car dealership, KN, with the repairs undertaken by NU Ltd. 2. NU Ltd contacted KN about 3pm on Friday 17 September 2021, to inform them that the repairs had been completed and the car was ready for collection. KN advised ZS of that fact by text message. 3. As she was too busy to collect the car that afternoon, ZS left the vehicle at NU Ltd over the weekend. During...

7. X School v H Ltd [2023] NZDT 338 (13 July 2023) [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...funds? iii. Did H’s failure to notify X when costs exceeded available funds cause a loss? CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 4 9. The law of contract is central to this dispute. The contract signed between the parties was titled, “short form agreement for consultant engagement.” The parties are familiar with contracts. Was H the project manager? 10. It was clear that H was the project manager. The Ministry of Education requires that a project manager be appointed to larg...

8. ED v G Council [2023] NZDT 558 (24 November 2023) [pdf, 228 KB]

   ...enactment”. 13. Accordingly, the Tribunal has no jurisdiction in relation to ED’s declaration of non-liability and Council’s monetary claim. Referee: Ms Gayatri Jaduram Date: 24 November 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 rehe...

9. BC v SL & XB Ltd [2023] NZDT 568 (14 November 2023) [pdf, 177 KB]

   ...replacement of the thermostat (and any other required work to address the overheating) was not a result of their work on the vehicle. The claim is therefore dismissed. Referee Perfect Date: 14 November 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 f...

10. KD & KX v B Ltd [2023] NZDT 533 (21 September 2023) [pdf, 184 KB]

    ...carriage are clear that it is the responsibility of the passenger to get to the departure gate on time. KX and KD accept this. 7. To comply with the guarantees under s.28 (CGA 1993), B Ltd had to take reasonable care to ensure that KX and KD were informed when the flight was departing. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 3 8. I find B Ltd did take reasonable steps to notify KX and KD about the updated departure time so that they could get to the gate on time. 9. I make thi...