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1. HD v NU [2023] NZDT 118 (9 March 2023) [pdf, 201 KB]

   ...was found they were fully blocked with tree roots and sludge and could only be replaced. The system was old and could now only be replaced with a new compliant system. 3. HD claimed for the cost to replace the septic tank system and the work performed to investigate the fault. 4. The issues to resolve the claim are: (a) Was the wastewater system in reasonable working order? (b) What loss can HD prove she is entitled to be compensated for? Does the proposed reinstatement pl...

2. TB v DF Ltd [2020] NZDT 1370 (9 October 2020) [pdf, 227 KB]

   ...concert on 16 February 2020. That equates to approximately 50% of the full price of the two tickets she purchased (including fees). 2. TB says Sir Elton John had “walking pneumonia” so didn’t get to see the whole concert. Sir Elton John performed for less than 2 hours and only played 14 of the songs on his songlist of 24. She says he had consistently played 24 songs on tour and he should have cancelled before the concert. 3. DF Ltd was represented at the hearing by BT (the C...

3. BM & IM v KX & Ors [2024] NZDT 162 (8 February 2024) [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...and purchase (“ASAP”) before speaking with MI Ltd or asking them to act on their behalf. 13. MI Ltd was sent a copy of the signed ASAP on 20 December 2019, their last business day of the year. Therefore it did not have any input into the form or content of the ASAP. 14. The front page of the agreement noted that there was no condition that required a LIM to be obtained. However, there was a further condition that the agreement was conditional upon: the approval in all res...

4. Belle v Fogi Ltd (Strike-Out Application) [2019] NZHRRT 7 [pdf, 241 KB]

   ...an extension for two weeks on the basis that his personal assistant had been admitted to hospital on 24 September 2018 and he had been on leave on 27 and 28 September 2018. [20] The application for an extension was opposed by the defendants, who requested the opportunity to provide a memorandum opposing the extension and seeking the strike out of the proceedings. In accordance with a timetabling direction, the application to strike out the proceedings and submissions in support were f...

5. JS v Accident Compensation Corporation (Claim for mental injury by sexual abuse) [2024] NZACC 114 (16 July 2024) [pdf, 169 KB]

   ...July 2024 Held at: Christchurch/Ōtautahi Appearances: The Appellant is self-represented I Hunt for the Accident Compensation Corporation (“the Corporation”) Judgment: 15 July 2024 RESERVED JUDGMENT OF JUDGE P R SPILLER [Claim for mental injury by sexual abuse - s 21, Accident Compensation Act 2001 (“the Act”)] Introduction [1] This is an appeal from the decision of a Reviewer dated 9 August 2023. The Reviewer dismissed an application for review...

6. Examples of completed claim forms

   To find out more about how to fill in the forms you can check out examples of completed claim forms: When the dispute involves a motor vehicle accident When the respondent is a limited liability company When there are 2 respondents – a limited liability company and an employee of that company When a party is in a business and not a limited liability company or partnership When a party is a trust Example of how to fill in the acknowledgement from applicant's insurer...

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7. KM v TE [2021] NZDT 1619 (30 July 2021) [pdf, 264 KB]

   ...KM entitled to a remedy and, if so, is the amount claimed proved and reasonable? Is KM owed a further 20 percent commission on [Property 3]? If so, how much is she owed? 8. The law of contract applies. Once a legally enforceable contract is formed, the parties are bound by the terms they have agreed to, and those terms are enforceable by one party against the other. This means that if one party breaches a term of the contract, the other party may seek a remedy. A legally enforceab...

8. LG v G Ltd [2024] NZDT 411 (28 May 2024) [pdf, 130 KB]

   ...of [LG] viewing.” 2. The boat arrived later than originally anticipated. LG viewed the boat with his partner on 19 December 2023 and decided that it was not what they wanted. He advised OG in an email that he would not purchase the boat and requested a refund. OG said the deposit was non-refundable. LG claimed to be refunded his deposit. 3. The issues to be determined to resolve the claim are: (a) Was LG entitled to cancel the contract? (b) If so, is LG entitled to be refunded...

9. TS v L Ltd [2023] NZDT 530 (10 October 2023) [pdf, 213 KB]

   ...The first time that he used it, the boat lurched violently to the right when he applied the throttle. The boat could only be steered straight with heavy pressure to the left. It was also noted that the motor was “running very rough”. 9. TS informed BS (L Ltd) about the issues. 10. TS’ son attempted a second launch, but the problems persisted. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 5 11. After a discussion with BS, it was agreed that TS would take the boat to [Boat Mecha...

10. NI v PT & OT [2024] NZDT 98 (31 January 2024) [pdf, 256 KB]

    ...pay them damages of $10,056.73, which is a 50% share of the cost of building the original fence and retaining wall and the cost of later moving the fence (and adjacent garden bed on their side of the boundary), because they say Trust concealed information about the actual position of the boundary between the two properties. 4. The issues to be resolved are: a. Does the retaining wall have to be removed under section 8 of the Fencing Act 1978? b. Can the Tribunal make an order requ...