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1. ST v F Ltd NS [2023] NZDT 563 (6 November 2023) [pdf, 179 KB]

   ...and did not get any bids. However, in case there is any residual value in the damaged vanity, I have given NS an opportunity to have it if he wishes. Referee: E Paton-Simpson Date: 6 November 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 r...

2. NO v UM [2023] NZDT 629 (21 November 2023) [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...for stress. I have limited discretion to order an amount for stress, hurt, humiliation, and I do not see any reason to award this amount in the circumstances. Referee: A Chand Date: 21 November 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 reh...

3. DN v TQ [2021] NZDT 1632 (4 October 2021) [pdf, 213 KB]

   ...by 1/3 to reflect DN’s contribution. 24. For these reasons, TQ is to pay DN the sum of $1,748.00. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 3 of 4 Referee: K Johnson Date: 04 October 2021 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 reh...

4. DI v Trustee X [2022] NZDT 114 (8 August 2022) [pdf, 125 KB]

   ...director of the company. The sum was advanced to the Trust as a loan and deposited by their solicitor directly to the Trust’s account on 12 January 2009. 2. BK and ON were married in April 2007 and separated in April 2018. The Q Trust was formed in 2008 with Trustee X operating as the independent trustee since its inception. 3. In October 2021 CJ and DI made a demand for the repayment of the loan of $20,000. CJ said he and his wife had for many years loaned money to their ch...

5. HI v BC Ltd [2024] NZDT 198 (28 March 2024) [pdf, 102 KB]

   ...the last two months $1,242.79. That obviously represents a significant reduction in business activity but is consistent with HI’s evidence. 15. For a business to be sold as a going concern both parties must be GST registered, there must be a form of payment, there must be a written agreement that the sale is as a going concern, everything needed to carry on the business must be included with the sale, and the original owner must operate the business until the day of sale. 16....

6. T Ltd v C Ltd & CD [2023] NZDT 298 (10 August 2023) [pdf, 186 KB]

   ...established that C Ltd or CD are liable, it is not necessary to determine the issue of reasonable costs. 12. The claims against C Ltd and CD are dismissed. Referee: GM Taylor Date: 10 August 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...

7. MOJ0217.6E_OCT21_WEB.pdf [pdf, 337 KB]

   APPLICATIONS Te Kooti Whenua Māori – Māori Land Court For more information, go to maorilandcourt.govt.nz Te Kooti Whenua Māori – Māori Land Court (MLC) is the New Zealand Court that hears matters relating to Māori land. The unique relationship between Māori and whenua is recognised by the MLC, and the records held by the Court form an invaluable part of the whakapapa of all Māori people. The MLC operates under the provisions of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (‘the Act’)....

8. BV v JU [2023] NZDT 668 (27 October 2023) [pdf, 181 KB]

   ...Section 42 of the Disputes Tribunal Act provides that where the case of any party is not presented to the Tribunal after a reasonable opportunity has been given to that party to do so, the matter may be resolved by the Tribunal on such evidence or information as is before it. 2. On 22 June BV contacted JU, advertising on [online] under the trading name ‘QT’. JU visited BV on the afternoon of the 22nd to see the house and provide a quotation for house and roof painting. Later...

9. QF Ltd v I Ltd [2023] NZDT 664 (28 September 2023) [pdf, 198 KB]

   ...the truck not tested as there were also other tradespeople working on the electrics of the truck. The next day when the truck was being used one of the hoses developed a leak. I Ltd cleaned up the mess and had another company repair the leak. I Ltd informed QF Ltd of this two days later. I Ltd has not paid QF Ltd’s invoice. 2. QF Ltd claims the sum of $1,535.89 for the invoiced amount. The issue to be determined is what amount, if any, QF Ltd is entitled to. 3. QF Ltd carried o...

10. V Ltd v BS [2023] NZDT 695 (8 December 2023) [pdf, 154 KB]

    ...a personal guarantee he would reimburse V Ltd for any ‘clawback’ paid to [insurance company], which is not enforceable because it is not compliant with s27(2). 8. A personal guarantee is a binding undertaking someone gives to guarantee performance of a party to a contract of which the party giving the guarantee is not a contracting party, and which is enforceable against the guarantor by the other party to the contract. If the contract between [Insurance Company] and V Ltd was si...