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1. NT & BT v HM [2024] NZDT 694 (20 September 2024) [pdf, 195 KB]

   ...stated “[the horse] is a quality horse with loads of talent. He has competed in Showjumping to 1.15m, Level 1 Dressage and local pc events all with success…”. They considered this meant there was a high likelihood he could return to this kind of form. 2. However, NT and BT say that they have tried all means possible for [the horse] to achieve that potential and contend that HM misrepresented [the horse]’s previous level of success to them. They initially claimed a refund of $...

2. T Ltd v S Ltd [2022] NZDT 219 (30 November 2022) [pdf, 174 KB]

   ...to continue to use T Ltd’s services, this risk was ever-present to T Ltd. In these circumstances, T Ltd cannot reasonably claim loss profit over time. Referee: J.F. Tunnicliffe Date: 30 November 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 rehe...

3. GE v G Ltd [2024] NZDT 672 (19 August 2024) [pdf, 114 KB]

   ...was responsible for the loosening the crox nut or that defects in G Ltd’s workmanship caused the leak, I conclude that the claim must be dismissed. Referee: E Paton-Simpson Date: 19 August 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 re...

4. [2013] NZEmpC 183 Snowdon v Radio New Zealand Ltd [pdf, 100 KB]

   ...intends to rely as an answer to the case as made by the amended statement of claim, it is unnecessary to file a statement of defence to the amended statement of claim. (b) ... [16] After hearing argument on 30 September 2013, I agreed, at the request of Mr Fletcher, to defer the commencement of the hearing until 1 October 2013. I also directed Mr Quigg to serve amended statements of defence to the amended statements of claim before 5.00 pm on 30 September 2013. My order was c...

5. A Ltd v X Ltd [2021] NZDT 1661 (14 November 2021) [pdf, 210 KB]

   ...Does the cleaning invoice properly reflect the hours worked? d. Is A Ltd entitled to the $2,650.19 claimed, or to any other sum? What were the terms of the contract between CL and A Ltd? 5. Under contract law, a legally binding contract is formed when both parties intend to contract on agreed terms and intend for those terms to be legally binding. The terms of a contract are formed at the beginning, not at the end, and what was agreed is looked at objectively, i.e., by looking at...

6. S Ltd v CD & K Ltd [2023] NZDT 788 (5 November 2023) [pdf, 105 KB]

   ...entitled to payment of invoices totalling (now) $3,184.51? d. Is S Ltd entitled to interest and collection costs of $1,537.67? In relation to the invoices, who were the contracts between? 6. Under contract law, a legally binding contract is formed when both parties intend to contract on agreed terms and intend for those terms to be legally binding. 7. I find, and the parties agree, that: a. the truck in question belonged to K Ltd and the investigative and repair work on the t...

7. TH v BC [2024] NZDT 141 (16 April 2024) [pdf, 215 KB]

   ...take into account BC’s submission that the incident happened in a split second. I also take into account that BC had to hit his brakes causing his wheel to lock and also hit the hazard lights and reversed. There was no other evidence of any other form of warning. 29. For these reasons I am satisfied that it is more likely than not that BC did not give any warning to TH. If not, did TH contribute to the collision? 30. BC said that TH should not have followed him but should hav...

8. Waitangi Tribunal - issue 69 of Te Manutukutuku [pdf, 2.5 MB]

   ...for historical disputes processes when I was invited to contribute to the African National Congress debate on policy in Johannesburg and later, when the ANC assumed power, to the Constitution debate in Cape Town. The new Republic opted for both forms, a formal Claims Court for ‘black spot’ removals under apartheid post-1914 and the less formal Truth and Reconciliation process for the larger historical issues. However, unlike our process, the South African reconciliation did not...

9. SL v T Ltd [2023] NZDT 444 (11 September 2023) [pdf, 171 KB]

   ...agreed purpose of the treatment? Was the treatment fit for purpose? 4. Section 29 of the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (CGA) provides that services must be reasonably fit for any purpose the consumer makes known to the supplier before the contract is formed, unless the circumstances show that the consumer does not rely on the supplier's skill or judgment, or it would be unreasonable for the consumer to do so. 5. SL claims that she was guaranteed some sort of weight reduction. Howev...

10. MD & ND v D Ltd [2024] NZDT 626 (19 July 2024) [pdf, 232 KB]

    ...Counterclaim D Ltd The Tribunal orders: 1. MD and ND are to pay D Ltd $816.25 by 10 August 2024. 2. Within 2 days of receiving payment, D Ltd is to release all photography and videos taken over the two days for MD and ND, to be sent in the format agreed to by the parties when the contract was made. Reasons 1. MD and ND contracted D Limited (D Ltd) to organise their wedding ceremony, dinner, photos and videos which included being helicoptered to a mountain site. The...