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1. Shrewsbury v Rothesay LCRO 99 / 2009 (13 November 2009) [pdf, 80 KB]

   ...of the administration of the estate. In particular the estate had significant holdings in securities (such as shares, debt securities and unit trusts). It was the view of Mr Shrewsbury that it was negligent of Mr Rothesay not to accede to a request to distribute those shares to the beneficiaries as requested at the commencement of the administration. In the alternative it was argued that if it was not negligent to refuse to distribute the shares and it was proper for the securiti...

2. Hearn v Parklane Investments Limited [pdf, 39 KB]

   ...not for me to determine whether appeals are in or out of time nor to create uncertainty by not providing final decision on issues where appropriate. [48] I conclude that I do not have the powers to deal with matters in the way that the Council requests. If I did, there does not seem to be any good reason for changing the timing of the decision. Summary [49] In summary, this order makes no changes to the orders made against the third respondent, the Council. [50] Hayim...

3. NM & WM v CL & ES [2024] NZDT 896 (20 December 2024) [pdf, 295 KB]

   ...counterclaim are dismissed. Reasons: 1. CL and ES purchased a property from NM and WM. Settlement was on 31 May 2024, however CL and ES granted NM and WM a “licence to occupy the property” for an additional day following settlement. A “performance bond” of $3,000.00 was retained from settlement, which was to be released on Tuesday 3 June 2024 on the basis that everything was in order. 2. Settlement of the property occurred on 31 May 2024, but the bond was not released on...

4. Taylor v Corrections (Strike-Out Application) [2021] NZHRRT 1 [pdf, 139 KB]

   ...parole eligibility. 1 [This decision is to be cited as Taylor v Corrections (Strike-Out Application) [2021] NZHRRT 1.] IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2021] NZHRRT 1 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 [2] On 10 March 2017 Mr Taylor requested the Parole Board to provide him with an audio copy of the telephone conversation between him and his friend. This request was transferred to the Department of Corrections (Corrections). [3] Mr Taylor alleges that his request was not...

5. Director of Human Rights Proceedings v Wellington Advkit Services Ltd (Joinder of Second and Third Defendants) [2015] NZHRRT 11 [pdf, 60 KB]

   ...weekly compensation payments. Mr Dixon-McIver, acting in his capacity as employee or agent of Wellington Advkit Services Ltd, was the advocate who assisted Mr Apikotoa. [2.5] Subsequently Mr Apikotoa took legal advice and acting on that advice requested Mr Dixon-McIver to provide a copy of his (Mr Apikotoa’s) file. This Mr Dixon-McIver declined to do on the grounds Mr Apikotoa allegedly owed money to Wellington Advkit Services Ltd. [2.6] On 28 August 2012 a lawyer representing Mr A...

6. Tsirakoff v Accident Compensation Corporation (Weekly Compensation) [2023] NZACC 148 [pdf, 331 KB]

   ...and 5 July 1994 record “back improving”. There are references to different claim numbers. 1996 to 2000 [13] The reporting shows Ms Tsirakoff sustained injuries in other body sites, as well as widespread generalised pain. There was a request for treatment made in February 1996 in relation to back pain following a car accident on 13 March 1994. There is a subsequent treatment request for the same injury, which indicates ongoing back pain, and a note that it was improving....

7. Langdon v ACC [2014] NZACA 9 [pdf, 71 KB]

   ...accident was made on 10 March 1990, fixed at $300.00 per week and paid up to 23 March 1990. Mr Langdon suffered a second period of incapacity from 7 September 1990, and his relevant earnings were fixed at $350.41 per week and 2 this amount formed the basis for calculating his subsequent ERC/weekly compensation entitlement. [4] After years of dispute and following a review of his ERC entitlements from 3 March 1990, on 24 November 2005 ACC fixed Mr Langdon’s relevant earnings...

8. Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal

   ...who have bought a vehicle from a registered trader – or from a trader that meets the criteria for registration but isn’t. You can look at the Motor Vehicle Sales Act to find out more about the definition of a trader. The Tribunal can only consider claims where the gross weight of the vehicle is less than 3,500 kilograms. It’s a good idea to read the Consumer Protection website It explains what to do if you have a problem and how to get it resolved. The Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal...

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   Once we get your claim we give a copy of it to the offender. Any information that would identify your address will be removed from the offender’s copy of the claim unless the tribunal believes that information is necessary to ensure the offender is fully and fairly informed about the claim. The offender is allowed to send a written reply to the tribunal in response to your claim. Once the 6 month deadline for receiving claims has passed, your claim is sent to a judge to make a decision about w...

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10. EK v J Limited [2023] NZDT 471 (17 August 2023) [pdf, 194 KB]

    ...claim by EK for $4,828.71 is dismissed. 10. I find that the contract provided for one set of external stairs from level 1 to level 2 on the right- hand side. I make this finding for the following reasons: a) The Building Specification, that formed part of the contract, showed pricing for the house plan [design], plus additional items which included “external steps from level 1 to 2”. The price CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 3 of 5 for one set of external steps is $3,900.00....