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1. 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...

2. 2025] NZEmpC 183 Legal Hub Ltd v Singh [pdf, 207 KB]

   ...afterwards. Mr Cunningham withdrew the applications as they related to Ravinder Singh’s home, vehicle and KiwiBank account. [12] After the hearing Mr Cunningham filed a memorandum withdrawing the application relating to ASB Bank, because information about the accounts held with it was supplied to Legal Hub on Ravinder Singh’s behalf. Legal Hub continued the applications for discovery against Westpac and ANZ. [13] The grounds of the (revised) application remain: (a) I...

3. QQ v F Ltd [2025] NZDT 231 (27 May 2025) [pdf, 114 KB]

   ...people. 3. [LC] of F Ltd says: a. There was a lot of hearsay in what QQ was saying. b. It was a moss treatment. He does not agree with what QQ says. F Ltd has been around since 1959 does a lot of these types of job. They didn’t change the formula they used for the wash. c. They bend over backwards to satisfy their customers. They tried to clean the windows in good faith as a customer service. d. All their workers are trained and audited before the start spraying. [Emp...

4. Duty Lawyer Policy v 2.13 [pdf, 302 KB]

   ...Duty lawyers are not permitted to ask a person if they can be that person’s preferred lawyer. Similarly, they are not permitted to nominate or recommend any other lawyer (or firm/chambers) as the preferred lawyer. If a defendant specifically requests the duty lawyer act for them, they may be nominated as their preferred provider for Criminal Provider Approval Level 3 or 4 cases. In such circumstances, the duty lawyer must provide details as to why they have been nominated as preferre...

5. Duty Lawyer Policy v-2.14.pdf [pdf, 303 KB]

   ...Duty lawyers are not permitted to ask a person if they can be that person’s preferred lawyer. Similarly, they are not permitted to nominate or recommend any other lawyer (or firm/chambers) as the preferred lawyer. If a defendant specifically requests the duty lawyer act for them, they may be nominated as their preferred provider for Criminal Provider Approval Level 3 or 4 cases. In such circumstances, the duty lawyer must provide details as to why they have been nominated as preferre...

6. Duty Lawyer Policy v2.15.pdf [pdf, 302 KB]

   ...Duty lawyers are not permitted to ask a person if they can be that person’s preferred lawyer. Similarly, they are not permitted to nominate or recommend any other lawyer (or firm/chambers) as the preferred lawyer. If a defendant specifically requests the duty lawyer act for them, they may be nominated as their preferred provider for Criminal Provider Approval Level 3 or 4 cases. In such circumstances, the duty lawyer must provide details as to why they have been nominated as preferre...

7. OX v QT Ltd [2021] NZDT 1671 (16 August 2021) [pdf, 95 KB]

   ...evidence presented OX’s vehicle was parked in the carpark for no more than 5-10 minutes. I find the $95.00 he has paid is more than sufficient compensation. Was OX a party to a contract in parking where he did? 8. A legally binding contract is formed where both parties intend to contract on agreed terms. For a contract to be enforceable the terms of the contract need to be certain and clear. 9. QT’s letter infers there was a contract between the parties. The letter states...

8. [2023] NZEmpC 77 Halse v Hamilton City Council [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...resolves an application by the first plaintiff, Mr Halse, for judgment by default against the defendant, the Hamilton City Council. The application is made on the ground that the Hamilton City Council has failed to file a statement of claim. [2] For the reasons explained, Mr Halse’s application is dismissed. It could have been struck out. Mr Halse challenges a determination of the Authority [3] Mr Halse is dissatisfied with a determination of the Employment Relations...

9. FF Ltd v BX [2024] NZDT 205 (24 January 2024) [pdf, 138 KB]

   ...to IL. Furthermore, if this was not the case, BX contends that IL was not introduced to the property by FF Ltd. Issues: Does clause 5.1.3 of the Sole Agency agreement between BX, TD and FF Ltd provide for the payment of a commission form the 27 January sale of the property by BX to IL, to FF Ltd? 6. Clause 1.0 of the Sole Agency agreement lists ‘TD + BX’s, as joint owners of the property as ‘the Client’ who appoints FF Ltd as the client’s real estate agent for...

10. EQ v G Insurance [2023] NZDT 428 (14 September 2023) [pdf, 188 KB]

    ...District Court [2023] NZDT 428 APPLICANT EQ RESPONDENT G Insurance The Tribunal orders: G Insurance Limited is to pay EQ the sum of $30,000.00 on or before 3 October 2023. Reasons: 1. In May 2022 the council performed a pool safety inspection on EQ’s swimming pool and failed it due to the fencing. EQ was required to empty the pool until the fencing was repaired. EQ emptied the pool on 28 May. On 11-13 June there was a heavy rain event, the pool li...