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1. HD v BF Ltd [2022] NZDT 183 (4 October 2022) [pdf, 96 KB]

   ...The claim and counterclaim are dismissed. Reasons: 1. The dispute concerns a contract for design of a new house. On 23 March 2021, the applicant HD (the client) signed an agreement with the respondent BF Ltd (the designer) headed “Short Form Agreement for Architectural Design Services”. The client (who was acting as an agent for a third party under a power of attorney) paid $5,865.00 under this agreement on 24 March, and a further $5,175.00 on 31 May 2021. The designer complete...

2. MOJ0171.1-NOV22-WEB.pdf [pdf, 362 KB]

   Jury Service Ratonga Rōpū Whakawā A summary for people selected for jury service You have been randomly selected for jury service This pamphlet tells you the key things about jury service and what you need to do. You can find more information on our website: justice.govt.nz/courts/jury-service/ Thank you Thank you for being one of the thousands of New Zealanders who help make our justice system work each year. As a juror, you are making a difference in your community. Wh

3. J Ltd v HH & KH [2023] NZDT 665 (28 September 2023) [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...$494.00. Conclusion 13. For these reasons KH and HH are to pay J Ltd the sum of $494.00 by the date stated in the order. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 3 of 4 Referee: K Rendall Date: 28 September 2023 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...

4. LU v LBI [2024] NZDT 119 (2 April 2024) [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...services and has she provided what she agreed to? (b) What loss can LU show she has incurred that she is entitled to be compensated for? On what terms did LBI engage LU’s services and has she provided what she agreed to? 7. A contract was formed between the parties when LBI replied to LU’s email that she had a position for her and she was budgeting for the work she would do. I accept the evidence of LU that she was engaged to worked full time and it was agreed that she wou...

5. SB v LQ [2024] NZDT 128 (16 April 2024) [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...repair shop] where he took his bike to have the repairs done. The mechanic, NX, wrote that the engine had seized and needed to be rebuilt. He wrote that “it is hard to know the true representation of the running time of a motocross bike, as this information in most case is acquired through fitting an aftermarket hour meter… which can be tampered with at any point”. 7. SB had also asked LQ in a text if there was any damage he had not disclosed in the advertisement and LQ affi...

6. S Ltd & T Ltd v BK [2023] NZDT 400 (4 July 2023) [pdf, 198 KB]

   ...CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 3 Was there a binding contractual agreement between the parties? 5. The common law of contract allows parties to enter into legally binding agreements. A contract need not be in writing; an agreement can be formed verbally or inferred from the parties’ conduct. 6. The consumer submitted that there was no contract formed. Her reasons included the discussion of needing a written contract, and a lack of certainty of some terms. It is unnecessary for...

7. JL v N Ltd [2022] NZDT 76 (17 June 2022) [pdf, 157 KB]

   ...under this section of the Building Act, a problem or issue raised in the required timeframe is presumed to be a ‘defect’ unless the building contractor or the on-seller/developer prove otherwise. 8. D for N Ltd has provided evidence in the form of vehicle crossing requirements and crossing approvals as well as photographs of all the laying out, to show that the entire job of preparing and laying the driveway and paths was done at the same time as the vehicle crossing. He contends...

8. NQ v HN [2022] NZDT 38 (6 April 2022) [pdf, 183 KB]

   ...has not shown that it is more likely that C was sold with an underlying condition that caused her to suffer a prolapse, the claim must be dismissed. Referee: Cowie Date: 6 April 2022 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...

9. Memorandum-of-counsel-Amir-Bastani-representing-Mrs-El-Shazly-and-family.-11.3.2022.pdf [pdf, 227 KB]

   ...submission, and Counsel appreciates the time of the Coroner for granting an extension. Due to a family health condition, Counsel was unable to work on this matter between 28 February and 4 March 2022. 3. Counsel has read your Minute on General Information Disclosure No. 1, and will review the information as set out in paragraph 20 of the Minute. Counsel will review the provided evidence and obtain full instructions from the Interested Parties and will provide a submission acco...

10. Genesis Energy Limited 96 [pdf, 106 KB]

    ...274 of the Act Between Director-General of Conservation Appellant and Waikato Regional Council Respondent Notice of Genesis Energy Limited’s wish to be party to proceedings 21 September 2020 26537951_2 Form 33 Notice of wish to be party to proceedings 1 To: The Registrar Environment Court Auckland 1. Genesis Energy Limited (Genesis) wishes to be a party to the following proceedings: (a) ENV-2020-AKL-000096 Director-General of...