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1. DN v Accident Compensation Corporation (Jurisdiction) [2023] NZACC 75 [pdf, 164 KB]

   ...Compensation Act 2001] ___________________________________________________________________________ [1] The appellant has appealed against a review decision dated 7 October 2021. In this decision, the reviewer concluded that the appellant’s review application of 6 May 2021 was not in respect of a reviewable decision. The reviewer therefore dismissed the application for want of jurisdiction. Background [2] The appellant has cover for a physical injury and post-traumatic stress d...

2. LCRO 229/2015 ZM v BM, VJ, FR and XS QC [pdf, 120 KB]

   ...records. [4] That request was made pursuant to s 147 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 (the Act). [5] That section is commonly relied on by a Standards Committee when it decides, in the course of a conduct inquiry, that it requires further information from the lawyer who is the subject of their investigation. 2 [6] Mr ZM did not comply with the s 147 request. [7] Charges were laid with the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal (the Tribunal). [8...

3. 2021 archive

   ...response to COVID-19 (4 November 2021) When the  aided person in Waitangi Tribunal Proceedings dies Reminder - Survey inviting PDLA lawyers to take part in the roster for the PDLA service over the holiday period now set to close on 8 November 2021 Applications sought from lawyers for legal aid provider selection committees Survey inviting PDLA lawyers to take part in the roster for the PDLA service over the holiday period now set to close on 8 November 2021 Update on Legal Aid Service...

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4. Kaulima v Accident Compensation Corporation [2024] NZACC 22 [pdf, 156 KB]

   ...R SPILLER [Interpretation of decision - s 6(1), Accident Compensation Act 2001 (“the Act”)] Introduction [1] This is an appeal from the decision of a Reviewer dated 25 October 2022. The Reviewer dismissed, for want of jurisdiction, an application for review of the Corporation’s communication of 18 September 2013. Background [2] Mr Kaulima has cover for amongst other things, a gradual process injury involving solvent exposure dating back to January 1995, and back and n...

5. MX & YR v D Ltd [2023] NZDT 465 (16 August 2023) [pdf, 197 KB]

   CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 1 of 3 (Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL District Court [2023] NZDT 456 APPLICANT MX and YR RESPONDENT D Ltd The Tribunal orders: The claim is dismissed. Reasons 1. MX and YR contracted D Ltd to move their household goods from [City 1] to [City 2] in March/April 2023. 2. The terms of the written contract were that D Ltd would provide a 20ft container (of 38m3 volume) and a f...

6. Holden v Hanns [pdf, 48 KB]

   ...claim No TRI-2009-101-48 (Smitheram etc). 6. The grounds of the application are that the second respondent completed the work of designing the building at 105 Pirie Street more than ten years before the application for the assessor’s report. The applicant relies on s 4 Limitation Act 1950 and s 393 Building Act 2004. 7. The application for the Assessor’s report was made on 5 August 2008, so the cause of action must have arisen within 6 years before that date to be a valid clai...

7. Wu v Manukau City Council [2011] NZWHT Auckland 65 [pdf, 77 KB]

   ...AND RRL GROUP LIMITED Third Respondent AND BERNARD DUFFY Fourth Respondent Decision: 7 December 2011 FINAL DETERMINATION Adjudicator: S Pezaro Page | 2 Background [1] Liang-Yuan Wu and Ling- Yu Kao Wu filed an application for adjudication on 17 June 2009. The claim was originally against the first, second and third respondents and the fourth respondent was joined on 3 September 2009. All parties attended mediation on 9 December 2009 and the Trib...

8. TL v C Ltd [2023] NZDT 90 (17 March 2023) [pdf, 200 KB]

   CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 1 of 3 (Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL District Court [2023] NZDT 90 APPLICANT TL RESPONDENT C Ltd The Tribunal orders: C Ltd is to pay TL $625.00 by Wednesday 19 April 2023. Reasons 1. TL ordered a garment (lehenga) on 17 September 2022 from C Ltd which she wanted to wear for a cousin’s wedding in early December 2022 in [City 1]. She paid a 50% deposit of $625.00. She asked...

9. SU v KU [2024] NZDT 596 (10 September 2024) [pdf, 185 KB]

   CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 1 of 3 (Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL [2024] NZDT 596 APPLICANT SU RESPONDENT KU The Tribunal orders: The claim is dismissed. The counterclaim was withdrawn at the hearing. Reasons 1. The dispute concerns a large macrocarpa dining table that SU made approximately 25 years ago. SU is the father of KU. SU says the table was lent to KU approximately 5 years ago on the cond...

10. AD v Accident Compensation Corporation (Weekly Compensation) [2023] NZACC 118 [pdf, 201 KB]

    ...Policy. … [14] In the information provided by the Corporation on how to apply for CPX, it was stated that “if you agree with the terms and conditions of your policy offer, sign and return it within 28 days”. The declaration section (for the applicant’s signature) in the application form began with the heading: “We recommend you obtain professional independent advice relevant to your personal circumstances before signing this form.” [15] The CPX contract was renewed on...