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1. CAC10063 v Picknell [2013] NZREADT 25 [pdf, 41 KB]

   ...the clients or prepared the agreements. She said that she had done rental assessments for the properties. She said that she had sent invoices to Ms Letele for $565 for consultancy fees on these properties. Ms Picknell said that she left the blank forms with Ms Letele believing that she would call her back in to complete them when the purchase was to be completed. [7] After her interview on 10 August Ms Picknell wrote to Mr Gouverneur on 20 August and explained that her main focus h...

2. Family-Court-Associates-position-description-and-appointments-information [pdf, 615 KB]

   .................................................................................................................... 8 3 Family Court Associate Appointments - as at 7 June 2023 Introduction This document sets out the process for appointing a Family Court Associate to the Family Court. It is intended to provide information and guidance to those interested in seeking appointment to the role. This document also explains the role of a Family Court Associate, including term of office,...

3. H Ltd v HF & OF [2022] NZDT 217 (16 November 2022) [pdf, 208 KB]

   ...Ltd entered into a contract with HF. H Ltd now brings a claim against HF and OF (the respondents) for $17,391.39 and the respondent counterclaim for $20,000.00. 2. On 3 October 2018 H Ltd and HF entered into a written agreement entitled “Short Form Agreement for Project manager Engagement” (1st agreement). The agreement contained an hourly rate. The scope of the work included providing a price estimate for a reclad of the respondent’s home. 3. A second “Short Form Agreement...

4. GL Ltd v MD [2020] NZDT 1369 (14 October 2020) [pdf, 208 KB]

   ...was made redundant from her part-time job. 2. The contract was on a contingency basis and the terms of engagement provided that, unless the case was completed and lost, a fee would be payable, either a percentage of amounts paid to MD by her former employer or a termination fee in specified circumstances (with amounts prescribed by the contract based on the type of work performed by GL Ltd prior to termination). 3. As MD’s former employer did not agree to voluntary mediation, BC...

5. QD v KI [2024] NZDT 147 (17 April 2024) [pdf, 129 KB]

   ...agreement? c. Is QD entitled to $19,767.10 plus damages as claimed, or to any other sum? CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 4 What was agreed about the sale of the motorhome and the loan? 5. Under contract law, a legally binding contract is formed when both parties intend to contract on agreed terms and intend for those terms to be legally binding. The terms of a contract are formed at the beginning, not at the end, and what was agreed is looked at objectively, i.e., by looking...

6. Legal aid civil consultation paper [pdf, 583 KB]

   ...8 Fee schedules 8 ACC legal aid operational policy changes 9 Case management 9 Amendments to grants 9 Amendment criteria 9 Non-lawyer costs and agent’s fees 10 Applications received before and after the July 2012 start date 10 New forms 10 Changes to existing policy 10 Reassignment policy 10 Consultation feedback 11 Questions 11 Appendix: Proposed fee schedules 12 ACC Interim Grant only 12 ACC 12 Pre-review assessment 12 ACC Full Grant only 13 ACC 13 ACC...

7. Legal aid civil (ACC) consultation paper [pdf, 583 KB]

   ...8 Fee schedules 8 ACC legal aid operational policy changes 9 Case management 9 Amendments to grants 9 Amendment criteria 9 Non-lawyer costs and agent’s fees 10 Applications received before and after the July 2012 start date 10 New forms 10 Changes to existing policy 10 Reassignment policy 10 Consultation feedback 11 Questions 11 Appendix: Proposed fee schedules 12 ACC Interim Grant only 12 ACC 12 Pre-review assessment 12 ACC Full Grant only 13 ACC 13 ACC...

8. CW & NK v TX [2023] NZDT 411 (5 July 2023) [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...to be resolved are: a. Is TX in breach of the agreement for sale and purchase? b. Are NK and CW entitled to $2,070.00 as claimed, or to any other sum? Is TX in breach of the Agreement? 5. Under contract law, a legally binding contract is formed when both parties intend to contract on agreed terms and intend for those terms to be legally binding. The terms of a contract are formed at the beginning, not at the end, and what was agreed is looked at objectively, i.e., by looking at...

9. [2018] NZSSAA 12 (28 February 2018) [pdf, 158 KB]

   ...states that the Ministry relies on a letter to the Authority from the Appeals Officer dated 12 October 2017 to support its submissions. [14] The Appeals Officer contends that asking an applicant for a benefit to attend a local office amounts to performance of an ancillary function under the State Sector Act 1988, not a decision. The officer cites s 32 of the State Sector Act which requires the Chief Executive to discharge his responsibilities for the efficient, effective, and eco...

10. Justice of the Peace best practice manual [pdf, 1.3 MB]

    ...guidelines as follows: • a national standard for the appointment of Justices of the Peace; • a national standard complaints and dispute resolution process to support the legislative requirements of the Justices of the Peace Act 1957; and • formal recognition of the retirement of Justices of the Peace. • a national standard for Justice of the Peace service desks in district courts (refer Part D (7)). We would like to thank everybody who contributed to the original manu...