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1. Invoicing Quick Reference Guide [pdf, 130 KB]

   This factsheet is designed to assist lawyers to invoice Legal Aid, providing tips and links to available resources. Things to remember when submitting invoices • Make sure the claim is made on the correct form. • Ensure the form contains the: o Correct legal aid grant number. o Name of the lead provider. o Provider number o Firm name. o Firm number. o GST number, if applicable. o Signature of the lead provider (electronic is accepted). • Ensure the inv...

2. Layton v Aon New Zealand Ltd [2018] NZHRRT 48 [pdf, 286 KB]

   ...2018 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL1 [1] In July 2015, Lorna Layton had a work place accident. The insurer in respect of her injury was Aon New Zealand Limited (Aon). Difficulties arose between Ms Layton and Aon. On 19 February 2016, Ms Layton requested Aon to provide her with her personal information. 18 March 2016 was the last working day for providing a decision on this request under the Privacy Act (PA). On 6 March 2016, Aon provided her with a copy of her file. Ms Layton...

3. BD v U Ltd [2022] NZDT 232 (10 November 2022) [pdf, 179 KB]

   ...requirement that the vehicle must “securely locked when unattended”. 8. Both parties participated in the telephone hearing on 31 October. NS represented U Ltd. 9. It is not disputed that the “securely locked when unattended” requirement forms part of the policy that BD holds with U Ltd. The policy states “if you do not comply with your responsibilities under this section, we can decline any claim (and recover any claims payment already made)”. 10. It is not disputed...

4. BC v ND [2022] NZDT 207 (23 November 2022) [pdf, 107 KB]

   ...and the date of the making of the order”. That is, the Disputes Tribunal does not have the ability to order interest to accrue beyond the date of the order. Referee Perfect Date: 23 November 2022 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...

5. NX v HD [2024] NZDT 233 (28 March 2024) [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...to whether a further building could be included, which it could not, so they did not stand to gain financially from the survey result, or fees expended; and d. I considered whether the D’s could be said to have benefitted from the additional information gained, even though it did not prove beneficial, but even so, I am not satisfied that this outcome has resulted in unjust enrichment. 15. As I find that there was no contract, and no quasi-contract resulting in unjust enrichment, it...

6. Re Puia (Rejection of Statement of Claim) [2023] NZHRRT 29 [pdf, 158 KB]

   ...DATE OF DECISION: 25 September 2023 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL THAT INTENDED STATEMENT OF CLAIM NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR FILING1 [1] On 26 April 2023, Ms Puia presented for filing in the Tribunal a statement of claim (on the official claim form) purportedly filed under s 98 of the Privacy Act 2020 (the Act). [2] The form on page 5 after Step 3 states: Please tick the boxes that apply to you (refer to the relevant Certificate or notice given by the Privacy Commissioner or [if ap...

7. HK & QK v JF Ltd [2023] NZDT 334 (26 May 2023) [pdf, 123 KB]

   ...is set-off against the unpaid balance of invoices of $3493.70, represented by JF Ltd’s counter-claim, leaving an amount for JF Ltd to pay to HK and QK of $5021.38. Referee Perfect Date: 26 May 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 rehe...

8. HL & NL v FL [2022] NZDT 280 (7 November 2022) [pdf, 292 KB]

   ...discussed at the second hearing. SP will collect these items on 30 October 2022. 126. FL is to pay NL $1,125.00. 127. The counterclaim is dismissed. Referee: Nicholas Blake Date: 7 November 2022 Page 10 of 10 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...

9. Boyd v Legacy Church and Legacy Housing (Strike-Out) [2023] NZHRRT 2 [pdf, 138 KB]

   ...from Ms Boyd. [11] On 9 January 2023 the Tribunal received an email from Mr Tennet advising he was having difficulties contacting Ms Boyd, that she had also not maintained contact (although Mr Tennet noted that may not be the fault of Ms Boyd) and requesting until 27 January 2023 to file an updating email. [12] There has been no further correspondence from Mr Tennet. JURISDICTION TO STRIKE OUT [13] Pursuant to HRA, s 115A (which applies to these proceedings under s 111 of the P...

10. CC v SN & KM [2023] NZDT 475 (25 August 2023) [pdf, 167 KB]

    ...contract in terms of her original proposal, but more an acknowledgement that work on the fence of some nature would be needed at some stage, whether it be a repair or rebuild. 15. I find there was not an enforceable contract between the parties formed on 11 January 2023. CC’s claim is dismissed. 16. Consequently it is not necessary to consider any remedy CC and KM had. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 4 of 6 Counterclaim Does SN’s counterclaim of 10 February rely...