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1. 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...

2. 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...

3. IX v HO [2024] NZDT 90 (28 February 2024) [pdf, 98 KB]

   ...to see any such evidence, no amount is awarded in regard to this part of the claim. 14. HO is to pay IX $1,200.00. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 3 of 4 Referee: M Wilson Date: 28 February 2024 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...

4. Family Fixed Fees Schedules July 2020.. [pdf, 598 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...

5. Family Fixed Fees Schedules July 2020 [pdf, 522 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...

6. 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...

7. 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...

8. 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...

9. LG v HX [2024] NZT 681 (12 September 2024) [pdf, 97 KB]

   ...that it cannot lawfully be driven on the road. LG claims a refund of the price he paid, and compensation for the parts and labour he expended on the vehicle. [2] LG said that he bought the vehicle after seeing it advertised on [an online selling platform]. The purchase price was $15,500.00. At the time of the sale, HX gave him a copy of a LVVTA Rectification form, which set out the work that was needed in order for the vehicle to be certified as roadworthy. A number of items were listed...

10. [2023] NZEmpC 94 Soapi v Pick Hawke’s Bay Inc [pdf, 255 KB]

    ...Oldfield concentrated on the weight that ought to be given to access to justice, emphasising that the plaintiffs’ position is an invidious one. They wish to pursue claims against a New Zealand business, in New Zealand, arising from the work they performed for it. They have no alternative other than sue here. Their position was, he said, no different from any other worker engaged in this scheme and that gave rise to fundamental issues about whether the actions of the defendant wer...