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1. DT & Ors v MU [2025] NZDT 1 (17 January 2025) [pdf, 97 KB]

   ...abnormalities of the supraspinous ligament, lumbar facet joints or dorsal sacral ligaments, which would indicate that the condition was not caused by falling after rearing. d) MU has presented a considerable amount of evidence of [Racehorse] performing well at equestrian events prior to sale and I accept there was no indication of poor behaviour indicating back pain. It is unfortunate that [Racehorse] appears to have had a latent condition that only became evident after the sale. The ve...

2. O Ltd v NH & OT [2024] NZDT 801 (11 October 2024) [pdf, 109 KB]

   ...remedy, if any, is available to the respondent/s? • Can O Ltd recover its claimed debt collection costs? Who were the parties to the contract? 6. As O Ltd was not aware it was being engaged to do work for OT until after the contract had been formed, this is a situation of undisclosed principal and therefore both NH and OT are liable for any amount that is payable under the contract. [Online Platform] is essentially a booking platform for trades and is not a party to the contrac...

3. KI v ST [2024] NZDT 870 (17 December 2024) [pdf, 96 KB]

   ...after it occurred. She moved her steers back into the paddock and discovered that the metal farm gate was damaged, she believes, from an impact with an unknown third party vehicle. The photos show that the metal gate is dented inwards and the bolt forming part of the gate latch has been ripped out of the post. What appear to be fresh skid marks on the verge leading to the gate can also been seen in the photos. 7. ST has also provided a receipt from February 2023 to show that a new roads...

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5. List of offenders awarded compensation U-Z

   ...which Bronwyn Warwick was convicted in a Court of New Zealand, is entitled to make a claim against the money held in the Trust Account on behalf of Bronwyn Warwick Claims by victims are not limited to the amount available in the Trust Account. Claim forms, and information on how to make a claim, may be found on the Tribunal’s website (www.justice.govt.nz/tribunals/victims-and-justice/special-claims) or obtained from: The Secretary Victims’ Special Claims Tribunal DX SX 11159 WELLINGTON &nbs...

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7. Going to court without a lawyer

   ...government funding that pays for people, who cannot afford a lawyer, to get legal help. Find out whether you are eligible for legal aid If you have a lawyer, they will be able to help you apply for legal aid. You can also get a legal aid application form from a District Court, Community Law Centre or Citizen Advice Bureau. Find out about applying for legal aid Please note that even if you qualify for legal aid, there may still be a financial cost as people who get legal aid may have to repay pa...

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8. Application for directions by Kristin School Charitable Trust [pdf, 181 KB]

   ...serve other parties under section 274(2B) of the Act and a direction that service will be effected by the Court publishing any section 274 notices received on a designated webpage for this proceeding. (c) A waiver of the usual requirement in Form 31A of the Resource Management (Forms, Fees, and Procedure) Regulations 2003 in respect of the ‘Advice to Recipients’ and a direction that the Notice of Motion served on submitters include the below amended advice: Advice to...

9. HW v BU Ltd [2023] NZDT 3 (18 January 2023) [pdf, 175 KB]

   ...the signage was confusing, I also find that the respondent should refund the applicant the amount it charged him to tow his car, being $420.00. Referee: K. Armstrong Date: 18 January 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 re...

10. MC v N Ltd [2023] NZDT 103 (2 March 2023) [pdf, 209 KB]

    ...Having found that the defect is of a substantial character, the Applicant is entitled to reject the goods and is entitled to a full refund of the purchase price. Referee: T Prowse Date: 2 March 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...