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1. LA - Part 2 Areas of Law Civil [pdf, 5.8 MB]

   ...should be cases where you played a substantial and active role. Examples need to demonstrate substantial and active involvement across the range of cases. For this area of law you must provide at least five case examples using the civil case examples Form: • at least three examples must demonstrate that you appeared as counsel with substantial and active involvement in civil proceedings. • at least two other examples must demonstrate that you assisted in the preparation of civil pro...

2. BL v DQ [2020] NZDT 1303 (12 November 2020) [pdf, 189 KB]

   ...District Court [2020] NZDT 1303 APPLICANT BL RESPONDENT DQ The Tribunal orders: 1. DQ is to pay to [Insurance company] the sum of $1,739.24 on or before 30 November 2020. Reasons 1. On Christmas Day 2019, BL performed a U-turn on [redacted]. DQ was reversing out of her driveway at the same time. The cars collided just past the point where DQ’s driveway meets the road. 2. The damage to BL’s car cost $1,739.24 to repair. DQ’s car was also...

3. JD v SL [2023] NZDT 364 (20 July 2023) [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...$280.00 for towing the car away from the scene of the collision. She explained that this figure had been off-set by what had been recovered for the sale of the wreck, which [towing company] had overseen. 16. However, JD was able to get further information from [towing company] during the hearing. This indicated that the towing fee was $920.00, and the sale of the wreck was $1,300.00. This means JD did not have to pay anything for towing the car, but instead received $380.00 from [to...

4. DN & KN v NQ [2023] NZDT 761 (12 December 2023) [pdf, 193 KB]

   ...limit of this Tribunal. 13. Accordingly, I award compensation in the amount claimed $30,000.00. Referee: A Hayes Date: 12/12/23 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...

5. ZM v TU & D Ltd [2024] NZDT 222 (21 March 2024) [pdf, 191 KB]

   ...entitle TU to costs. So, his counterclaim which was limited to costs is dismissed. 16. In conclusion, the claim and the counter-claim are dismissed. Referee: G.M. Taylor Date: 21 March 2024 Page 4 of 4 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 r...

6. KQ v M Ltd [2023] NZDT 74 (24 February 2023) [pdf, 204 KB]

   ...maintenance. It is quite unlike a repair. 13. In this instance there has been no breach of a guarantee under the CGA, and therefore this claim must be dismissed. Referee: P Moses Date: 24 February 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...

7. Elkadi v Accident Compensation Corporation (Late Filing Leave to appeal) [2023] NZACC 5 [pdf, 158 KB]

   ...declining funding for IPL treatment, and the Corporation’s decision of 8 August 2022 declining cover for meibomian gland disease. [2] On 5 January 2023, Judge Spiller issued an Initial Minute which directed that by 26 January 2023, Mr Elkadi formally apply for leave to file the appeal out of time and set out the reasons why the appeal was filed late. 2 [3] On 8 January 2023, Mr Elkadi submitted that the appeal was filed late because of the following circumstances. His first...

8. GU Ltd v LN [2022] NZDT 59 (7 June 2022) [pdf, 241 KB]

   ...a. What were the terms of the contract for hiring the scooters? b. Have those terms been breached? c. If so, what is the remedy? 3. LN did not attend the hearing. LN was phoned to join the hearing however the call did not connect. LN had informed the Registrar he would not be attending. The hearing proceeded without LN on the evidence presented in accordance with s42 of the Disputes Tribunal Act 1988 (DTA). What were the terms of the contract for hiring the scooters? 4. The

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

   ...of the $625.00 deposit. 6. TL’s claim was for $670.00. The balance was the tribunal filing fee. Under s43 of the Disputes Tribunal Act 2008 a party cannot recover the filing fee. Therefore, I cannot award the amount of the fee. Other information 7. EL mentioned there were signs in the shop with its store policy that says if items were not paid for at least 2 weeks before delivery, the customer cannot make a claim (or blame them). I told him signs such as these cannot overrid...

10. KD v NG Ltd [2023] NZDT 362 (18 July 2023) [pdf, 177 KB]

    ...contract and receive a refund of the amount paid. Conclusion 7. For these reasons NG Ltd is to pay KD the sum of $3,417.97 by the date stated in the order. Referee: K Rendall Date: 18 July 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...