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1. NB v UJ Ltd [2021] NZDT 1498 (23 April 2021) [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...footpath outside NB’s car yard in [Redacted]. In mid-April UJ LTD was pouring concrete and some splashed onto one of the cars he had parked inside his yard. UJ LTD has paid the sum of $562.50 towards the cost of repairing the paintwork. 2. NB claims the sum of $9,420.00 for the cost of repairing the paint work on the car, depreciation for car, and the Tribunal filing fee. 3. The issues to be determined are as follows: a. Was UJ LTD negligent in pouring the concrete so that it sp...

2. Defending a proceeding in the District Court

   On this page: Defending a general civil proceeding – someone wants to recover money or settle a dispute Defending an originating application Defending an appeal – someone has asked a District Court to reconsider a Judge’s decision Opposing an application for a restraining order Opposing an interlocutory application – someone has applied for directions or orders secondary to the main claim Setting aside or varying a judgment by default Defending a general civil proceeding – someone w...

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3. HB v Q Ltd [2024] NZDT 582 (26 August 2024) [pdf, 173 KB]

   CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 1 of 3 (Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL [2024] NZDT 582 APPLICANT HB RESPONDENT Q Ltd The Tribunal orders: The claim is dismissed. Reasons 1. HB’s mother KB passed away on 30 July 2022. HB is an executor of his mother estate. Another executor, HB’s brother NB, entered into an agreement with Q Ltd trading as KT to provide funeral services, including cremation. NB authorised his...

4. [2010] NZEmpC 148 Auckland DHB & 20 Other DHB Named in the attached Schedule v NZ Resident Doctors Assoc [pdf, 56 KB]

   ...bargaining for collective agreement (1) This section applies for the purposes of section 32(1)(e). (2) A request by a union or an employer to the other for information must— (a) be in writing; and (b) specify the nature of the information requested in sufficient detail to enable the information to be identified; and (c) specify the claim or the response to a claim in respect of which information to support or substantiate the claim or the response is requested; and (d) s...

5. HD & NC v WD [2023] NZDT 518 (25 October 2023) [pdf, 174 KB]

   CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 1 of 3 (Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL District Court [2023] NZDT 518 APPLICANT HD APPLICANT NC RESPONDENT WD APPLICANT'S INSURER X Ltd RESPONDENT INSURER Z Ltd The Tribunal orders: The claim is dismissed. Reason 1. This is a continuation of the matter having been adjourned in May 2023 for further evidence. 2. It is important to set out the history of...

6. Criminal Fixed Fee schedules 2017 [pdf, 737 KB]

   ...fixed fee schedules are generic and relate to tasks that may need to be undertaken for progression of the case. Not all tasks will need to be repeated at each stage of the case. Legend * Repeatables - this is a repeatable activity and can be claimed per occurrence of this activity. This includes for all hearings/appearances that are stood down or adjourned, or which need to be rescheduled because the client fails to appear. The fee that can be claimed relates to the hearing time f...

7. Criminal fixed fee schedules 2017 [pdf, 883 KB]

   ...Restorative Justice Report in preparation for sentencing  any agent fees  reporting to client. Written sentencing submissions @ 2 $250 For:  limited to preparing sentencing submissions under the Sentencing Practice Note, where requested by the Judge, or providing written submissions in support of an application made. For example: discharge without conviction under the Sentencing Act; special reason or substitution of community based sentences under the Land T...

8. CE v XQ LCRO 182 / 2010 (27 May 2011) [pdf, 56 KB]

   ...182/2010 CONCERNING an application for review pursuant to section 193 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 AND CONCERNING a determination of the Waikato Bay of Plenty Standards Committee 1 BETWEEN MS CQ of Hamilton Applicant AND MR XE of Hamilton Respondent The names and identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed. DECISION Background [1] On 1 December 2009, the Applicant lodged a complaint with the Compl...

9. DT processes using vehicle accident example [pdf, 26 KB]

   ...caused the accident o how much money she’s claiming o the road and weather conditions at the time o her witness o what the police did o what she’s claiming for. She electronically scans her repair quotes so she can attach these to her online application. She gets out her credit card so she can pay the application fee. She fills in the online claim form. The Disputes Tribunal sets up the hearing When the Disputes Tribunal gets Tania’s claim, they contact Tom. Tom gets a co...

10. NC v KD & CD [2024] NZDT 535 (22 July 2024) [pdf, 189 KB]

    CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 1 of 3 (Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL [2024] NZDT 535 APPLICANT NC RESPONDENT KD and CD The Tribunal orders: KD and CD are to pay $351.50 to NC by 10 August 2024. Reasons Was the advertisement for the Cottage misleading? 1. NC booked KD and CD’s Cottage for four nights of accommodation. KD and CD’s advertisement stated that the Cottage was in a “peaceful rural settin...