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1. N Ltd v C Ltd [2024] NZDT 307 (9 May 2024) [pdf, 92 KB]

   ...satisfied that the appropriate award is the sum claimed. 14. For these reasons the claim by N Ltd against C Ltd is proved and C Ltd is to pay N Ltd $18,205.79. Referee: K Johnson Date: 09 May 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...

2. MO & HD v IE Ltd [2022] NZDT 285 (23 November 2022) [pdf, 154 KB]

   ...was $69,000.00 for architectural drawings, interior decoration design and landscape design, all to building consent stage 2. The first of three progress payments, $20,700.00, was paid on 21 September 2021. 3. In early December 2021, IE Ltd informed MO and HD that IE Ltd would not be able to proceed with the construction of the house within the couple’s budget — they were offered the opportunity to engage the architect directly to continue with the design works. 4. MO and HD...

3. SE & UE v DT [2024] NZDT 661 (13 September 2024) [pdf, 202 KB]

   ...is liable to pay the cost of putting the other person back in the position they would have been in, had the damage not occurred. A court or tribunal will often consider therefore whether there has been diminution in value in property, alongside information provided about reinstatement or repair. 14. I find SE and UE are entitled to compensation of $25,512.00. 15. It is helpful first to summarise the components of SE and UE’s claim. Those components initially comprised:

4. KB v K Ltd & Q Ltd [2024] NZDT 436 (11 June 2024) [pdf, 191 KB]

   ...compensation for lost or damaged goods. [12] In this case, KB’s claim is largely not for the lost perishable goods, but is for the unsatisfactory manner in which K Ltd dealt with his delayed baggage. In effect, he argues that he was given misleading information, and that K Ltd’s inefficiency caused him to expend time and trouble in locating and retrieving his bag. Decision [13] I consider that KB is entitled to the value of the perishable goods that he lost. I accept that K Ltd...

5. TH v D Ltd [2025] NZDT 230 (7 July 2025) [pdf, 209 KB]

   ...above). Conclusion 23. For the reasons above JH and TH’s claim is unsuccessful and must be dismissed. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 4 of 5 G Jaduram Disputes Tribunal Referee 07 July 2025 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 re...

6. Le Lievre v Muriwhenua Incorporation - Muriwhenua Incorporation (2016) 123 Taitokerau MB 240 (123 TTK 240) [pdf, 303 KB]

   ...of the house section. [29] On 19 January 2001 the Incorporation met and granted the “residential section applications” of Awhina Adamson, Ronda Le Lievre and several others, and noted that the “applicants be advised to survey the area requested” (emphasis added). The minute also records in relation to Ronda’s application for a commercial area that, “Secretary to reply informing Rhonda that the Incorporation will be looking at an area specifically for the purpose of...

7. U Ltd v M Ltd [2025] NZDT 63 (13 February 2025) [pdf, 250 KB]

   ...April 2024, the engagement became a general agency until cancelled by one calendar month’s written notice by either party. The listing agent was UH. On 17 November 2024, the Applicant put the listing for the Property up on various advertising platforms, as agreed between the parties. 2. On 31 January 2024, Mr M of the Respondent sent an email to UH asking for the listing to be withdrawn, and UH confirmed this on 2 February 2024. Mr M believed that the sole agency was then cancelled,...

8. Family Fixed Fees Schedules July 2020 updated 28 October 22 [pdf, 482 KB]

   ...Taking instructions, attending the client • Preparing application for legal aid • Attempting to contact the client • Closing the file • Reporting to client • Reporting to and invoicing Ministry of Justice Note: This fee can only be claimed where initial instructions are not carried through and the file is closed prior to the completion of stage one of any proceedings. It cannot be claimed in conjunction with any other schedule. Application(s)/Order(s) Activity Fe...

9. B Ltd v F Ltd [2023] NZDT 76 (23 February 2023).pdf [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...by email. The applicant also requested NB provide documents required to complete the valuation. [4] On 22 February 2022 NB provided the requested documents. [5] On 8 March 2022 the applicant provided NB with a completed verbal valuation and was informed by the respondent that he no longer required the valuation. [6] On 11 March 2022 the applicant emailed NB asking him if he would like to proceed with the valuation. NB replied by email that; no not going ahead anymore. Sorry for the lat...

10. C Ltd & HN v G Ltd & GX [2024] NZDT 1 (3 January 2024) [pdf, 251 KB]

    ...have a binding agreement for services provided by C Ltd? b. If yes, is the amount claimed reasonable? Did the parties have a binding agreement for services provided by C Ltd? 3. When parties agree to exchange something of value a contract is formed. 4. In this situation C Ltd states it offered attendance at a workshop and coaching sessions for $2587.50 (approximately $7000.00 less than the usual price), GX accepted the offer and attended a workshop 1-3 August 2019 and thereaf...