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1. DA v WZ & WZW Ltd [2015] 761 (22 March 2015) [pdf, 83 KB]

   ...progress invoice but then in August 2013 received a further invoice with a $0 balance stating the job was 'parked'. It was at this point that she got more involved, attempting to source parts and when no further progress was made, she requested that her bike be returned. [4] WZ declined to return it assembled (it was in pieces) and DA lodged this Disputes Tribunal claim in August 2014. [5] The bike was returned to her, partially assembled in October/November 2014 (she...

2. BJ Ltd v YQ Ltd YQY [2013] NZDT 416 (11 November 2013) [pdf, 69 KB]

   ...customers at a lower rate than the applicant was paying. [8] The respondent says that the service standard remained high after AA was replaced and referred to emails that showed that the new account manager replied to the applicant’s requests within hours. They also say that the mobile phone prices are not reflective of the overall market leading rates that they provided the applicant as they say that this was a combination of a package of services they provided the...

3. Waters v Alpine Energy Ltd (Discovery) [2014] NZHRRT 8 [pdf, 97 KB]

   ...of the Human Rights Act 1993 (HR Act), he was discriminated against by reason of his age. [2] Following a teleconference convened by the Chairperson on 12 August 2013 the parties were required, as a preliminary step in the proceedings, to give informal discovery of the documents in their possession or control and on which they intended to 2 rely or which adversely affected their own case, or which adversely affected the opposing party’s case or which supported the opposing party...

4. NN v TU Ltd [2019] NZDT 1433 (21 February 2019) [pdf, 189 KB]

   ...that TU Ltd was justified in towing her vehicle? 5. NN has provided evidence that proves both that she had purchased the required ticket and returned to her parking spot before it had expired – this is not disputed by TU Ltd. The contract formed by the combination of signage at the site and NN’s of terms and conditions by purchasing the ticket, includes the requirement that the ticket be displayed in a visible location within the vehicle. NN says she placed the ticket on the das...

5. KI v MA [2023] NZDT 385 (23 August 2023) [pdf, 92 KB]

   ...this was to be paid on the moving date. However, as the applicant did not pay the bond, no consideration for the contract was paid before the respondent withdrew the offer. c. The parties had not reached a state where both parties had intended to form legal relations on clear and certain terms. If so, did either party breach the contract? 8. As I do not find that there was a contract between the parties, there is no need for me to consider this issue. What payments, if any,...

6. KL v LT [2023] NZDT 244 (26 June 2023) [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...contract. For a contract to come into existence the elements of a simple contract must exist. The relevant elements are offer, acceptance, consideration (an exchange of values), and an intention to create a legal relationship. 5. A contract can be formed in writing or verbally. It is always easier to make a finding about what parties have agreed when they have put their agreement in writing. 6. KL says that in the period from 2016 to 2022 he advanced money to LT as an interest fr...

7. [2019] NZEmpC 178 Johnston v The Fletcher Construction Co Ltd [pdf, 340 KB]

   ...implementing an enterprise resource planning system known as the JD Edwards (JDE) software system. [8] The company’s decision to proceed with the proposal was communicated to Mr Johnston in a letter on 24 June 2016. At the same time he was informed that his job as Financial Controller was to continue until the JDE implementation affected his business unit at which point a “transition into the new structure” would occur. [9] Three days later, on 27 June 2016, Mr Johnston...

8. Kapiarumala v New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference (Strike-Out Application) [2018 NZHRRT 18 [pdf, 206 KB]

   ...proceedings were recently discontinued by notice of discontinuance dated 26 February 2018. The present proceedings before the Tribunal have not been discontinued though it will be seen the plaintiff has not by notice of opposition or by evidence in reply formally resisted the various strike out applications filed by the defendants. The Tribunal has received only submissions by Mr Tuck. The plaintiff’s representation [6] The plaintiff has been represented by Ms Lisa Abrams, solicito...

9. TR v Accident Compensation Corporation (Cover Issues) [2023] NZACC 027 [pdf, 278 KB]

   ...Issues;-Causation; Gradual Process; Personal Injury; s 20(2); s 25; s 26; s 30) ___________________________________________________________________________ [1] At issue on this appeal is a decision by the Corporation dated 5 June 2019 declining a claim for tuberculosis. Background [2] The appellant lodged a claim form with the respondent on 27 September 2018. The description of the injury was as follows: Positive QuanteFERON Gold 22 September 2018. Exposure at work resulting in...

10. [2020] NZEmpC 51 O’Boyle v McCue [pdf, 298 KB]

    ...McCue v O’Boyle Law Ltd [2019] NZERA 648 (Member Arthur). shareholder and director. However Ms O’Boyle conceded this point during the Authority investigation. She accepted she employed Ms McCue in her personal capacity in 2014. No formalities were agreed and completed to transfer the employment relationship to the company after it was registered in 2016. Ms O’Boyle remained personally liable for obligations arising from her employment relationship with Ms McCue.