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1. BM Ltd v YN [2015] NZDT 769 (23 February 2015) [pdf, 71 KB]

   ...costs? [11] The law is that these amounts can be claimed only where they are allowed for in contract, as the Disputes Tribunal cannot award costs (s 43, Disputes Tribunals Act 1988). [12] BB (for BM) maintained YN had signed a job authorisation form on 20 April 2012 which stated she accepted BM’s terms of trade, which included a right to charge costs (Clause 5). However, BM’s claim this document had most probably been signed by YN was not made out (on the balance of probabilit...

2. MX v BO & KO [2021] NZDT 1630 (13 July 2021) [pdf, 141 KB]

   CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 1 of 4 (Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL District Court [2021] NZDT 1630 APPLICANT MX RESPONDENT BO SECOND RESPONDENT KO The Tribunal orders: 1. The claim by MX against BO and KO to have the trees on the O’s property removed is struck out. 2. The claim by MX against BO and KO for the costs of having roots removed and for clearing leaves and tree litter from the drain besid...

3. SO v TH [2024] NZDT 536 (25 July 2024) [pdf, 235 KB]

   ...Act and therefore is not inconsistent with section 16(1). Referee: S Simmonds Date: 25 July 2024 CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order 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. EB v T Ltd [2024] NZDT 328 (21 May 2024) [pdf, 98 KB]

   ...accepted two settlement packages on clear terms of finality, this further claim is vexatious and an abuse of process. [12] For those reasons, EB’s claim is struck out. Referee: C Hawes Date: 21 May 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...

5. BR & SR v LD & BD [2023] NZDT 740 (4 December 2023) [pdf, 212 KB]

   ...for naturally occurring stresses are not really able to be compensated. 16. As a result of my findings both the claim and the counterclaim are dismissed. Referee: M Wilson Date: 4 December 2023 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 r...

6. ET v MC & DC [2022] NZDT 119 (5 August 2022) [pdf, 200 KB]

   ...of the existing fence. MC and DC failed to object to his taking that action therefore they can be regarded as having given tacit approval to his proposed actions. 10. I find MC and DC’s failure to respond to that notice as not amounting to any form of approval or consent. They had issued a cross notice objecting to a new fence so that was their last word on the matter. They did not need to keep objecting no matter how many notices were served thereafter. 11. Adequacy of existing...

7. Guide to the MVDT for traders [pdf, 151 KB]

   ...6. A copy of all diagnostic or technical evidence you rely upon in your defence 7. A copy of the advertisement for the sale of the motor vehicle (if applicable) 8. A copy of all relevant correspondence with the applicant 9. Any other information requested by the MVDT. Collecting that information in advance will assist you in thoroughly preparing to respond to the claim. Providing that information to the MVDT in advance enables the Tribunal to have a clear understanding of your defe...

8. Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal Response Form [pdf, 217 KB]

   ...and notices from the Tribunal by email? * (tick one) Yes, my email address for service is: No, please send to the postal address for service below: Postal address for service* Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal Response Form Case Title CEIT Case Number Important information 1. Use this form if you are a named respondent in a claim to the Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal, or you have been added as a third party respondent a...

9. Turner v The University of Otago (Legal Professional Privilege Claim) [2016] NZHRRT 15 [pdf, 60 KB]

   ...personal information, the agency holding such information is permitted by s 29(1) of the Privacy Act 1993 to refuse to disclose such information if (inter alia) the disclosure would breach legal professional privilege: 29 Other reasons for refusal of requests 1 [This decision is to be cited as: Turner v The University of Otago (Legal professional privilege claim) [2016] NZHRRT 15.] 2 (1) An agency may refuse to disclo...

10. PR v HG 69/2016 LCRO [pdf, 269 KB]

    ...replied suggesting Ms XY’s enquiries be directed to Mr SR. For the purposes of this review, the difference is inconsequential because Mr HG does not contend that he provided explanations, information or otherwise cooperated with Ms XY as she had requested. [15] Between 2010 and 2012 Ms RM and Ms PR made a number of enquiries, and had a number of meetings.6 Ms PR says she is limited by Ms XY’s privilege from detailing what those enquiries were, or who the meetings were with. H...