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1. Family Fixed Fee Schedules [pdf, 870 KB]

   ...Taking instructions, attending the client  Preparing application for legal aid  Attempting to contact the client  Closing the file  Reporting to client  Reporting to and invoicing Ministry of Justice Note: This fee can only be claimed where initial instructions are not carried through and the file is closed prior to the completion of stage one of any proceedings. It cannot be claimed in conjunction with any other schedule. Application(s)/Order(s) Activity...

2. MO & HD v IE Ltd [2022] NZDT 285 (23 November 2022) [pdf, 154 KB]

   ...was $69,000.00 for architectural drawings, interior decoration design and landscape design, all to building consent stage 2. The first of three progress payments, $20,700.00, was paid on 21 September 2021. 3. In early December 2021, IE Ltd informed MO and HD that IE Ltd would not be able to proceed with the construction of the house within the couple’s budget — they were offered the opportunity to engage the architect directly to continue with the design works. 4. MO and HD...

3. KB v K Ltd & Q Ltd [2024] NZDT 436 (11 June 2024) [pdf, 191 KB]

   ...compensation for lost or damaged goods. [12] In this case, KB’s claim is largely not for the lost perishable goods, but is for the unsatisfactory manner in which K Ltd dealt with his delayed baggage. In effect, he argues that he was given misleading information, and that K Ltd’s inefficiency caused him to expend time and trouble in locating and retrieving his bag. Decision [13] I consider that KB is entitled to the value of the perishable goods that he lost. I accept that K Ltd...

4. SE & UE v DT [2024] NZDT 661 (13 September 2024) [pdf, 202 KB]

   ...is liable to pay the cost of putting the other person back in the position they would have been in, had the damage not occurred. A court or tribunal will often consider therefore whether there has been diminution in value in property, alongside information provided about reinstatement or repair. 14. I find SE and UE are entitled to compensation of $25,512.00. 15. It is helpful first to summarise the components of SE and UE’s claim. Those components initially comprised:

5. [2021] NZEmpC 198 Head v Chief Executive of the Inland Revenue Department [pdf, 388 KB]

   ...three interlocutory hearings over the course of six months. Disclosure was a substantial burden for IR’s counsel, as well as its discovery team. On the other hand, the plaintiffs failed to disclose relevant documents, which required follow-up requests. [12] An application to have Madison joined, although not initially opposed by the plaintiffs, was subsequently when it was argued Madison should be joined as a third party rather than as a defendant. Again, affidavit evidence, sub...

6. LG v HX [2024] NZT 681 (12 September 2024) [pdf, 97 KB]

   ...that it cannot lawfully be driven on the road. LG claims a refund of the price he paid, and compensation for the parts and labour he expended on the vehicle. [2] LG said that he bought the vehicle after seeing it advertised on [an online selling platform]. The purchase price was $15,500.00. At the time of the sale, HX gave him a copy of a LVVTA Rectification form, which set out the work that was needed in order for the vehicle to be certified as roadworthy. A number of items were listed...

7. Duty Lawyer Policy v 2.13 [pdf, 302 KB]

   ...Duty lawyers are not permitted to ask a person if they can be that person’s preferred lawyer. Similarly, they are not permitted to nominate or recommend any other lawyer (or firm/chambers) as the preferred lawyer. If a defendant specifically requests the duty lawyer act for them, they may be nominated as their preferred provider for Criminal Provider Approval Level 3 or 4 cases. In such circumstances, the duty lawyer must provide details as to why they have been nominated as preferre...

8. Duty Lawyer Policy v-2.14.pdf [pdf, 303 KB]

   ...Duty lawyers are not permitted to ask a person if they can be that person’s preferred lawyer. Similarly, they are not permitted to nominate or recommend any other lawyer (or firm/chambers) as the preferred lawyer. If a defendant specifically requests the duty lawyer act for them, they may be nominated as their preferred provider for Criminal Provider Approval Level 3 or 4 cases. In such circumstances, the duty lawyer must provide details as to why they have been nominated as preferre...

9. Duty Lawyer Policy v2.15.pdf [pdf, 302 KB]

   ...Duty lawyers are not permitted to ask a person if they can be that person’s preferred lawyer. Similarly, they are not permitted to nominate or recommend any other lawyer (or firm/chambers) as the preferred lawyer. If a defendant specifically requests the duty lawyer act for them, they may be nominated as their preferred provider for Criminal Provider Approval Level 3 or 4 cases. In such circumstances, the duty lawyer must provide details as to why they have been nominated as preferre...

10. OX v QT Ltd [2021] NZDT 1671 (16 August 2021) [pdf, 95 KB]

    ...evidence presented OX’s vehicle was parked in the carpark for no more than 5-10 minutes. I find the $95.00 he has paid is more than sufficient compensation. Was OX a party to a contract in parking where he did? 8. A legally binding contract is formed where both parties intend to contract on agreed terms. For a contract to be enforceable the terms of the contract need to be certain and clear. 9. QT’s letter infers there was a contract between the parties. The letter states...