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1. NQ v QC [2023] NZDT 328 (19 July 2023) [pdf, 118 KB]

   ...fee could be higher than the outer range of the estimate depending on the time spent and the outcome. 10. I note too that Rule 9.4 of the Lawyers & Conveyancers Act (Lawyers Conduct & Client Care) Rules 2008 requires a lawyer to “inform the client promptly if it becomes apparent that the fee estimate is likely to be exceeded”. There is no evidence to support that QC Ltd told NQ that the fee is likely to exceed (by some considerable margin) the fee estimate in the terms of...

2. GM v Q Ltd [2024] NZDT 722 (22 August 2024) [pdf, 98 KB]

   ...under Q Ltd’s [reference]. 2. The claim by Q Ltd against GM is dismissed. Reasons Introduction 1. On 11 March 2024, GM (‘GM’) parked in the car park of N Ltd. She was in the park for approximately seven minutes. In May 2024, GM received information from Q Ltd that she had been in breach of using the park and had been sent a breach notice and three reminder notices. GM seeks an order that she is not liable to Q Ltd for the breach and cumulative fees to the value of $320.00.

3. MG v L Ltd [2024] NZDT 548 (23 July 2024) [pdf, 96 KB]

   ...the Tribunal does not have jurisdiction in this matter. I do however sympathise with MG’s situation. The tenant has since left the neighbouring property. Referee: Ms Gayatri Jaduram Date: 23 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 reh...

4. [2016] NZEmpC 172 Twentyman v The Warehouse Ltd [pdf, 234 KB]

   ...June 2016 (heard in Rotorua) Appearances: Plaintiff in person P Swarbrick and M McGoldrick, counsel for the defendant Judgment: 20 December 2016 JUDGMENT OF JUDGE K G SMITH Introduction [1] Ms Barbara Twentyman claims to have personal grievances against The Warehouse Limited (TWL), arising from two incidents she says occurred at work; a shoulder injury sustained while handling a heavy packing case and other health problems caused by inhaling concr...

5. Coleman v Auckland Council [2012] NZWHT Auckland 41 [pdf, 113 KB]

   IN THE WEATHERTIGHT HOMES TRIBUNAL TRI-2010-100-000117 [2012] NZWHT AUCKLAND 41 BETWEEN ROBYN COLEMAN AND PATRICIA BAMFORD Claimants AND AUCKLAND COUNCIL First Respondent AND RONALD ANTHONY URLICH AND JANICE WILMA URLICH (Bankrupt and Removed) Second Respondents AND GRAHAM HAYHOW (Deceased and Removed) Third Respondent AND JOHANNES LAURENTIUS APERS Fourth Respondent Hearing: 19 July 2012; closing submissions 26 July 2012 Appeara

6. SN v K Ltd [2022] NZDT 117 (15 August 2022) [pdf, 108 KB]

   ...raised a dispute from the beginning and it needed to be resolved in the Disputes Tribunal, therefore it would not be appropriate to award interest. Referee: Sara Grayson Date: 15 August 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 reh...

7. BD v J Ltd ES [2021] NZDT 1648 (24 June 2021) [pdf, 129 KB]

   ...calculated in the hearing. Conclusion 12. For these reasons BD is to pay J Limited the sum of $3,753.42 by the date stated in the order. BD’s claim is dismissed. Referee: K Rendall Date: 24 June 2021 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 f...

8. MT v UI [2022] NZDT 54 (9 May 2022) [pdf, 148 KB]

   ...months old, and depreciation at 2% was applied to the cost of the replacement turf. 18. The claimed amount of $8,500.20 was reasonably foreseeable and reasonable. Referee: Souness - DTR Date: 9 May 2022 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...

9. MI v EG [2023] NZDT 194 (23 June 2023) [pdf, 188 KB]

   ...CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 3 of 4 What reasonably foreseeable loss can EG prove he has incurred that his insurer is entitled to be compensated for? 12. EG claimed from his insurer to have his motorbike repaired. The repairs were performed for a total cost of $6,444.92. Q Ltd provided a pre-accident valuation that showed EG’s motorbike had an estimated value of $11,000 before the collision. I am therefore satisfied that it was economic to repair the motorbike for $6,444.9

10. NN v C Ltd [2023] NZDT 410 (6 July 2023) [pdf, 193 KB]

    ...his purchase price of $11,484.00, and $2,000.00 for legal costs and his own time and inconvenience in dealing with this matter. 3. C Ltd denies the claim saying no such assurance was given. It says NN had completed his purchase by the time any information about potential phone charging capabilities, or otherwise, could be provided to him. 4. The issues to be resolved are: a. Is the bike of acceptable quality and/or fit for any purpose made known by NN? b. If not, is NN entitled...