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1. BD v SL [2023] NZDT 6 (7 February 2023) [pdf, 109 KB]

   ...basis of an error made in the advised height of the colt. 2. BD filed a claim seeking the final payment of $500.00. 3. The issues to be resolved are: (a) Was a misrepresentation made about the height of the colt? (b) If so, did this information encourage the purchase? (c) Did the loss equal or exceed $500.00? Was a misrepresentation made about the height of the colt? 4. I find that BD inadvertently misrepresented the height of the colt. I have reached this conclusion...

2. KQ v LI [2023] NZDT 593 (6 November 2023) [pdf, 93 KB]

   ...hearing LI’s phone number was [redacted]. The Referee noted that LI initially answered then hung up, then did not answer 2 further calls. Then later that day he called the court and provided his wife’s number to be used, not the number in the claim form. Referee: J Savage Date: 6 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...

3. DC v MDC [2023] NZDT 541 (5 October 2023) [pdf, 170 KB]

   ...household generally. Either way, DC cannot succeed in her claim to have either the fridge delivered to her or to have the money she transferred for it paid to her. Referee Perfect Date: 5 October 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 re...

4. NC v NO [2023] NZDT 544 (20 September 2023) [pdf, 122 KB]

   ...September 2023 at 9.15am. The respondent NO had been notified of the hearing but failed to attend, although his phone number seemed to be connected. On 16 June 2023, NO had emailed the tribunal. He acknowledged the existence of this proceeding and informed the tribunal that he was living overseas. As his phone number may have been different, he was requested to provide his overseas phone number, to facilitate a telephone hearing, but he failed to do that. Background On 4 January 2...

5. PR v Z Ltd [2023] NZDT 353 (29 May 2023) [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...assessment of the course content as well as having personal reasons for withdrawing unrelated to the delivery of its course. Z Ltd has highlighted the course is popular nationally and fully accredited by NZQA. 3. Having considered all of the information before me including the explanations of PR and NB for Z Ltd at the hearing, on balance I consider it more likely than not PR is entitled to a refund. This is for the following reasons: a. It is not disputed that PR withdrew from...

6. MOJ0510-Going-through-the-Family-Court-to-work-out-parenting-arrangements-Large-Print.pdf [pdf, 208 KB]

   ...treatment, religion, or name changes. You’ll usually need to show you’ve tried Family Dispute Resolution. Note: A guardian is an adult who is responsible for the upbringing and care of a child. Complete an application To get an application form, you can: • download the forms from the Ministry of Justice website: justice.govt.nz/apply-to-the-family-court • freephone the Ministry of Justice on 0800 224 733 to be sent a copy file:///C:/Users/weddeme/AppDat...

7. TM v B Ltd [2023] NZDT 228 (14 April 2023) [pdf, 93 KB]

   ...this question, which had not been apparent to either of them prior to the hearing. Given they were not legally represented, that is unsurprising and not a criticism. TM thought it was important to protect New Zealand consumers from misleading information such as that in B Ltd’s baggage policy. He further said that if the Tribunal did not have jurisdiction, he might be able to make a claim in [Country 1] following his return to [International city 1] later this year. NL for B Ltd was un...

8. KQ v UN [2024] NZDT 52 (19 January 2024) [pdf, 127 KB]

   ...damage to [car 2]. This is sufficient proof of liability in a civil claim. UN is therefore liable for the total repair costs for both cars of $10,237.93. Referee: E Paton-Simpson Date: 19 January 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...

9. IO v D Ltd [2024] NZDT 59 (13 February 2024) [pdf, 144 KB]

   ...on or before 5pm on 13 March 2024. If he does not collect the car D Ltd can dispose of it in any manner it sees fit but IO is not entitled to a refund. Referee: K O’Shea Date: 13 February 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 reh...

10. NC v HU [2023] NZDT 692 (21 December 2023) [pdf, 193 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. A contract can be in writing, oral or a mixture of both. Variations to agreements can be made in the same manner. Subsequent actions, of the parties, can show that parties confirm their intention to be bo...