Nelson Standards Committee v Downing and Reith [2022] NZLCDT 7 (17 February 2022) [pdf, 241 KB]
...after the unsuccessful judicial settlement conference. Ms L had in the meantime been able to find alternative lawyers to represent her, funded by legal aid. As an outcome she only recovered 10 per cent of the estate, approximately $23,000. An appeal to the High Court was taken, led by an experienced practitioner, Mr Zindel. The appeal was also unsuccessful. [46] Her costs therefore greatly exceeded the recovery. Despite the huge reduction in the anticipated size of the estate,...