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1. TG v AM & PD Ltd [2023] NZDT 368 (24 July 2023) [pdf, 121 KB]

   ...summary, I find that PD Ltd and AM are to pay BJ Ltd the combined total sum of $28,573.21 for loss suffered to BJ Ltd. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 4 of 5 Referee: G.M. Taylor Date: 24 July 2023 Page 5 of 5 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...

2. EN & UN v DW [2022] NZDT 24 (28 March 2022) [pdf, 180 KB]

   ...someone else’s land or causing something else to go onto the land, but rather direct damage. 5. The relevant law is the law of negligence. Put simply, the law of negligence requires a person to adhere to a standard of reasonable care when performing any act that could foreseeably harm others. 6. Every person has a duty to take reasonable care to avoid acts or omissions that you can reasonably foresee would be likely to damage the property of a person, when that person is likely t...

3. KS & MS v TI & ND [2020] NZDT 1596 (13 May 2020) [pdf, 98 KB]

   ...emotional harm. The Fencing Act makes no provision for these claims and therefore I must dismiss this claim for these costs. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 3 of 4 Referee: C Murphy Date: 13 May 2020 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 or a mistake was made. If you wish to ap...

4. NO Ltd v JL Ltd & SI [2021] NZDT 1342 (19 January 2021) [pdf, 200 KB]

   ...starting point and helpfully suggested some figures at the hearing. I have also had regard to the case of Unison Networks Limited v Nottingham Forest Trustee Limited [2019] NZHC 2280 in support of JL’s position, particularly that the summary of costs information NO has relied on should be considered insufficient. In the Unison case the repair costs claimed were recorded by the Court as being substantiated by material lists, timesheets and subcontractor’s invoices. JL is critical of

5. BE v IC [2023] NZDT 646 (29 November 2023) [pdf, 145 KB]

   ...definition of costs. The claim is not frivolous or vexatious nor has any party unnecessarily prolonged the proceedings. Therefore, costs cannot not be awarded. Referee: Sara Grayson Date: 29 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...

6. IU v TS [2023] NZDT 585 (8 November 2023) [pdf, 164 KB]

   ...the compensation claimed is reasonable given the nature of the damage and the pre-accident value of the applicant’s vehicle. Referee: Hannan DTR Date: 8 November 2023 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...

7. DN v C Ltd & D Ltd [2023] NZDT 283 (12 July 2023) [pdf, 207 KB]

   ...and he has not appeared or provided any direct evidence to the Tribunal. 2 As stated, K has not appeared at hearing. Page 3 of 4 CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Referee: Hannan DTR Date: 12 July 2023. 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...

8. TG v NNI [2022] NZDT 139 (15 September 2022) [pdf, 229 KB]

   ...professional nature and that the CGA applies. This is for the following reasons: a. NNI had posted on social media ‘We are happy to be offering hairdressing services to you … hair colour … expert highlights … to reserve a time or for more information please get in touch with the below number …’ I find that an ordinary person would take these words to mean what they say, and that NNI was offering hairdressing services. In making this finding I have had regard to NNI saying...

9. DI v C Ltd [2024] NZDT 114 (10 April 2024) [pdf, 232 KB]

   ...2024. Reasons: 2. On 22 October 2023, DI was looking for holiday accommodation in [Town] over Christmas and New Year period. He used C Ltd website and found a suitable property. DI says he attempted to book the property and entered certain information which included his credit card details. Upon submitting the booking request, he received a pop up message saying the property was not available. 3. He understood that to mean that his booking was not successful. His wife later bo...

10. HK v UB Ltd [2024] NZDT 252 (28 March 2024) [pdf, 199 KB]

    ...deposit. The Invoice clearly states the payment represents 50% of the accepted quote as per the Terms and Conditions. Both parties agree the original price agreed between them was $4,538.77. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 4 7. A contract can be formed orally or in writing. Terms of contract are those that are agreed prior. I find that there was a contract between the parties and that the term of the contract as to price was in writing. Contract terms can be varied by agreement...