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1. [2025] NZREADT 08 - OQ v Knowles & Maclean (21 March 2025) [pdf, 327 KB]

   ...encountered were related to the way in which the ASP was drafted. [63] Mr Praat refers to KD v Donaldson,2 where the Tribunal set out guidelines regarding the progression of a compensation referral in the Tribunal. He submits that the findings which formed the basis of the Committee’s determination that the licensees were in breach of their statutory duties to exercise skill, care and competence, is available for the Tribunal to form a similar finding that such acts and omissions...

2. C Ltd & B Ltd v SU [2024] NZDT 28 (1 February 2024) [pdf, 153 KB]

   ...26. I find that the way in which B Ltd dealt with the quoting and subsequent invoicing of this job was likely to mislead SU. 27. B Ltd made a representation that “…. we could do this for $19,979.09 + GST.” This was in response to a request by SU for B Ltd to have a look at “the quote for any savings that could be made….” 28. The quote which SU asked B Ltd to look at included the price for not only the roofing work, but also the spouting and scaffolding work....

3. Body Corporate 81738 v Wellington City Council [2010] NZWHT Wellington 15 [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...details of the various repair costs as particularised by the Claimants. Consequential Damages [63] The claimants also seek consequential damages being interest incurred by the claimants with the cost of remedial work carried out at their request. There is a further claim for general damages. 21 Special Damages [64] In Taylor v Auto Trade Supply Ltd & Anor13 the High Court discussed matters pertaining to special damages. In that case, the Court al...

4. McElroy & Ors as Trustees of the Shona and Roger McElroy Family Trust v Lay [pdf, 284 KB]

   ...hearing I was told that neither Mr Townsend nor Counsel had been aware of the company’s removal, and steps were being taken to have the company reinstated on the Register. Therefore, I am proceeding on the assumption that JTL is still a legally formed and registered company 3.8 The ninth respondent is Mr Peter Townsend, who is a director of JTL. The Owners claim that Mr Townsend has a personal liability for the claims that they have made against JTL. I will need to determine...

5. IB v IY [2016] NZDT 1407 (25 Feburary 2016) [pdf, 96 KB]

   ...is claiming for the lower of these estimates. 10. Accordingly IY is liable in negligence for the estimated cost of repairs to IB’s car of $1,846.44. Referee: E Paton-Simpson Date: 25 February 2016 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 or a mistake was made. If you wish to apply...

6. BC v TG [2021] NZDT 1636 (13 October 2021) [pdf, 105 KB]

   ...circumstances. 10. For these reasons it is not proven that TG is responsible for the collision. The second issue need not be determined, and the claim is dismissed. Referee: K Rendall Date: 13 October 2021 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 f...

7. HW v BU Ltd [2023] NZDT 3 (18 January 2023) [pdf, 175 KB]

   ...the signage was confusing, I also find that the respondent should refund the applicant the amount it charged him to tow his car, being $420.00. Referee: K. Armstrong Date: 18 January 2023 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...

8. D Ltd v BQ & GN [2023] NZDT 27 (7 June 2023) [pdf, 91 KB]

   ...the balance of probabilities who it contracted with and therefore the application must be dismissed. Referee: Hannan DTR Date: 7 June 2023 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...

9. TI v XY [2022] NZDT 243 (15 July 2022) [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...is to be paid to JM. JM has said that it will refund the excess to TI if it is successful in this claim. Therefore, all costs claimed have been paid by JM. Referee: W Lang Date: 15 July 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...

10. FS v Q Ltd [2022] NZDT 267 (19 December 2022).pdf [pdf, 202 KB]

    ...wrong or that it was not the course of action that would be taken by a qualified mechanic. I therefore find the claim has not been proven and must be dismissed. Referee: K Edwards Date: 19 December 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 re...