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1. G Ltd v JC [2024] NZDT 447 (1 May 2024) [pdf, 190 KB]

   ...3750.00 which he increased to $4470.00 at the hearing, being a refund of $720.00 plus $3750.00 for 5 weeks storage necessary because of delay caused by G Ltd leaving the site after a week. 5. The issues to be determined are: • Did G Ltd perform its building services with reasonable care and skill? • If not, what remedy is available to JC? Did G Ltd perform its building services with reasonable care and skill? 6. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (‘CGA’) provides statutor...

2. SO v C Ltd [2024] NZDT 450 (20 May 2024) [pdf, 174 KB]

   ...full refund under CGA s 23 without any deduction for the period of use. The payments made totalled $2,100.00, so this sum must be refunded by the supplier. Referee: E Paton-Simpson Date: 20 May 2024 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...

3. OT v F Ltd [2024] NZDT 399 (2 July 2024) [pdf, 93 KB]

   ...(Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL [2024] NZDT 399 APPLICANT OT RESPONDENT F Ltd The Tribunal orders: The claim is dismissed. Reasons: 1. In 2020 OT purchased a used [performance car] from [dealership] in [City 1]. After travelling 8,000kms and within the three year warranty period, he discovered the water pump was leaking. He took the vehicle to BN, the [dealer] in [City 2], who could not find any coolant leak

4. QH v N Ltd & T Ltd [2024] NZDT 523 (8 July 2024) [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...transport rate includes fuel and wear on the vehicle that is not incurred when the vehicle is stationary. 20. T Ltd is to pay N Ltd $237.50 plus GST by 31 July 2024. Referee: Nicholas Blake Date: 8 July 2024 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 fo...

5. LG v C Ltd [2024] NZDT 518 (22 July 2024) [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...she had incurred as a result. Conclusion 11. As LG has not proven she is entitled to the order that she seeks, her claim is dismissed. Referee: Ms Cowie DTR Date: 22 July 2024 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...

6. QU v UQ & J Ltd [2024] NZDT 522 (9 July 2024) [pdf, 100 KB]

   ...sending him the final costs. He said that he wanted to get the claim resolved as soon as possible, but by the time that J Ltd sent him the final cost his circumstances had changed, and he was no longer able to pay. 12. The timeframe from J Ltd informing UQ that he was being held liable to J Ltd sending UQ the final repair costs was three months. Even if UQ could establish that this is an unreasonable or excessive delay, I do not see how this has any effect on UQ’s legal liability fo...

7. ND v F Ltd [2024] NZDT 525 (8 July 2024) [pdf, 92 KB]

   ...10. Overall, after taking into account the evidence that has been presented, I find ND has failed to prove the claim. The claim is accordingly dismissed. Referee: DTR Edwards Date: 8 July 2024 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 rehe

8. KI v Q Ltd [2024] NZDT 520 (30 July 2024) [pdf, 90 KB]

   ...recovery costs being $710.94. The Tribunal has limited discretion in awarding costs. In the present case, I do not consider it appropriate to award such costs. Referee: A Chand Date: 30th July 2024 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 fo...

9. KB v ZA [2024] NZDT 524 (16 July 2024) [pdf, 101 KB]

   ...confident that the policy would cover the issue with this vehicle, up to the policy limit of $7,000.00. 5. This was a private sale. Purchasers have very few potential legal remedies in a private sale. The seller does not have a duty to provide any information to the buyer. The seller does not have to ensure that the vehicle is in good condition. The onus is on the buyer to satisfy themselves about the quality and fitness for purpose of the vehicle. 6. The only arguable basis for...

10. UO Ltd & UI Ltd v BU & ND [2024] NZDT 528 (15 July 2024) [pdf, 94 KB]

    ...CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 3 Referee: P McKinstry Date: 15 July 2024 CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order 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...