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1. Slinger v Zhou [2015] NZIACDT 38 (15 April 2015) [pdf, 242 KB]

   ...it (clause 1.5(a)); and [8.1.4] She did not set out the fees and disbursements before commencing work that incurred costs (clause 8(b)). [8.2] That Ms Zhou breached clauses 1.1(a) and (b) of the 2010 Code; those provisions required Ms Zhou to perform her services and carryout the lawful informed instructions of clients with due care, diligence, respect and professionalism. The particulars of the alleged breaches of those obligations were: [8.2.1] In July 2011, the applicants engaged M...

2. Legal Aid Practice Standards Feb 17. [pdf, 526 KB]

   ...set out principles and procedures to assist lawyers in the effective, efficient and economic delivery of high quality legal aid services. For many lawyers the practice standards will reflect the way they currently practise. The practice standards form two parts, namely: 1.1 General practice standards that are applicable to all areas of law, and 1.2 Additional standards that are applicable to the following areas of law: 1.2.1 Criminal 1.2.2 Family 1.2.3 Māori Land Court/ Māori Ap...

3. Practice Standards for Legal Aid Lawyer (2016) [pdf, 487 KB]

   ...set out principles and procedures to assist lawyers in the effective, efficient and economic delivery of high quality legal aid services. For many lawyers the practice standards will reflect the way they currently practise. The practice standards form two parts, namely: 1.1 General practice standards that are applicable to all areas of law, and 1.2 Additional standards that are applicable to the following areas of law: 1.2.1 Criminal 1.2.2 Family 1.2.3 Māori Land Court/ Māori Ap...

4. LCRO 185/2017 DO v DP (18 March 2019) [pdf, 237 KB]

   ...Complaints Service on 16 June 2016. She stated she expected Mr DO to provide her “with the appropriate respect, courtesy and professionalism that a solicitor of his experience ought to provide”. [13] There were four aspects to her complaint. She requested a reduction of the firm’s fees, and reimbursement of the legal costs she incurred in making the recall application. (1) Repayment of Mr JQ’s boat loan — authority [14] Ms DC claimed that contrary to the consent ord...

5. Legal Aid Practice Standards [pdf, 487 KB]

   ...set out principles and procedures to assist lawyers in the effective, efficient and economic delivery of high quality legal aid services. For many lawyers the practice standards will reflect the way they currently practise. The practice standards form two parts, namely: 1.1 General practice standards that are applicable to all areas of law, and 1.2 Additional standards that are applicable to the following areas of law: 1.2.1 Criminal 1.2.2 Family 1.2.3 Māori Land Court/ Māori Ap...

6. [2011] NZLCDT 9 Canterbury Standards Committee v X [pdf, 197 KB]

   ...knew, at the relevant times, that Mr S had died in 2003. [42] Dealing now with the allegation in support of the misconduct charge that the quantum of the invoice of 14 September 2007 was not justifiable either in relation to work actually performed and/or as a reasonable fee incurred in the administration of the estate. [43] The invoice was for $21,000 plus GST and disbursements. It was said to arise as a result of time spent (175 hours) trying to locate two bequest beneficia...

7. Jones v Sircombe [pdf, 43 KB]

   ...contractor”, and at no time sought the advice of the retailer as to the preferred roofing material that might be used. It was the builders who recommended the product. The shop did not stock Onduline and never had, and it was at the specific request of the claimant that the product was ordered in. It was then received and dispatched to the building site. 36. Ms Byers submitted that at all times the fourth respondent acted in good faith, promptly referring the complaint to th...

8. [2018] NZSSAA 12 (28 February 2018) [pdf, 158 KB]

   ...states that the Ministry relies on a letter to the Authority from the Appeals Officer dated 12 October 2017 to support its submissions. [14] The Appeals Officer contends that asking an applicant for a benefit to attend a local office amounts to performance of an ancillary function under the State Sector Act 1988, not a decision. The officer cites s 32 of the State Sector Act which requires the Chief Executive to discharge his responsibilities for the efficient, effective, and eco...

9. Brockie & Anor as Trustees of the Brockie Trust v Millington [2010] NZWHT Wellington 5 [pdf, 245 KB]

   ...was a high wind/high exposure zone. In terms of his brief it was incumbent upon Mr Tribe to draw the attention of Mrs Brockie to this design weakness and the likelihood of it increasing the possibility of leaking so that she could make an informed decision. [30] A major area of leaking in this property was at the door thresholds and the deck. The deck had no fall. Mr Tribe was asked if he had used a spirit level to establish there was a fall. He said he did not and he h...

10. [2017] NZEmpC 102 Kaipara District Council v McKerchar [pdf, 176 KB]

    ...Employment Relations Act 2000 (the Act). [4] Costs were reserved with a timetable being imposed that would have ensured Chief Judge Colgan could have resolved any application for costs prior to his retirement. However, on 28 June 2017, counsel requested a revised timetable so that this could no longer be the case. [5] In a minute issued on 29 June 2017, Chief Judge Colgan recorded these views: If it assists the parties and the Judge who is to determine costs, my present vie...