Search Results

1. KW v NX [2023] NZDT 264 (20 June 2023) [pdf, 183 KB]

   ...hearing and time away from work for KW and his support person $715.50 3. NX did not attend the hearing or send any submissions in defence of the claim. NX has not been in contact with the Tribunal; however, I am satisfied that she was properly informed of the hearing date and time, and the matter could proceed in her absence. 4. The issues to resolve are: a. Did NX fail to give way to KW when she drove from [Road 2] onto [Road 1], causing damage to KW’s e-scooter? Is KW enti...

2. CT & BT v Q Ltd [2025] NZDT 110 (3 April 2025) [pdf, 190 KB]

   ...Collection Agency] to collect accounts in arrears. 4. CT said she, and her entire family were overseas at the time these letters were sent to their postal address and so they were not able to open the mail. CT also said that although she had informed Q Ltd that she was the driver, and not her father, Q Ltd continued to pursue her father for payment. 5. CT now seeks a declaration of non-liability for $460.99 as outlined in the letter from [Debt Collection Agency]. CI0301_CI...

3. NE v Accident Compensation Corporation (Interpretation of Decision) [2025] NZACC 131 (12 August 2025) [pdf, 171 KB]

   ...this Court in respect of cover, entitlement, and jurisdictional matters. [2] This appeal concerns two letters from the Corporation. The first letter, dated 28 June 2022, advised NE the Corporation had already provided the information she was requesting (information request). The second letter, dated 12 August 2022, advised NE her request for reimbursement of costs had already been declined (reimbursement request). [3] The Reviewer declined jurisdiction on the basis neither l...

4. [2008] NZEmpC WC 19A/08 Snowdon v Radio New Zealand Ltd [pdf, 45 KB]

   ...7 December 2006, which had considered whether the defendant had complied with the Court’s earlier orders for disclosure, in the context of an application for further and better disclosure. Judge Shaw had held: [67] I am satisfied that the requests for relevant information made by the plaintiff and previously ordered by the Court have been fulfilled. [20] Mr Quigg cited from the Woud case where I had applied the doctrine of res judicata and had cited New Brunswick Railway Co...

5. BQ v TL & IL [2025] NZDT 248 (23 July 2025) [pdf, 189 KB]

   ...not even know the third party. 6. BQ had no proof of any connection between the third party and the son or father, and said that he no longer had copies of messages nominating that account. He did produce a copy of a [Banking Company] remittance form showing that he had noted “Loan advance to TL, money going to his father in [Country A]”. He also produced copies of text messages, a transcript of a voice message from the father, witness statements of people overhearing discussion of a...

6. MH & YH as Trustees of MH Family Trust v W Ltd & OK [2024] NZDT 509 (7 May 2024) [pdf, 153 KB]

   ...interest, general compensation for issuing of a trespass notice, general compensation for breach of the lease, and the Tribunal filing fee. It was discussed over the course of multiple hearings that the Tribunal does not order compensation in the form of ‘fines’ for breaches of contract and so there was no basis to consider general compensation in relation to the trespass notice or ‘breach of the lease’, other than actual losses incurred. Also, time spent dealing with a (roofin...

7. SG v H Ltd [2020] NZDT 1327 (29 October 2020) [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...intention to create legal relations. 6. Mr G described the company as a “garage start-up”. It is common for directors and investors in such companies to make advances to cover cash flow from time to time. In the early days, this can be informal, creating difficulties in characterising the payments in the event of a dispute as to their nature. Cash injections can either be viewed as loans, resulting in a liability on the balance sheet, or equity. The latter is usually, but not...

8. [2024] NZIACDT 14 – SC v Murthy (23 April 2024) [pdf, 166 KB]

   ...complainant applied for the work visa, his appeal hearing was pending, having been scheduled for 16 November 2023. She said that she had consulted a helpdesk officer at Immigration NZ. As for the allegation that she had not lodged any information requests with Immigration NZ prior to filing the visa application, she said that as there was another adviser dealing with the refugee claim, it was inappropriate to request the complainant’s refugee file from Immigration NZ or the other...

9. MC v N Ltd [2025] NZDT 171 (30 April 2025) [pdf, 215 KB]

   ...worked with N Ltd on MC’s job on 29 April 2025 when we reconvened. 9. At the reconvened hearing I reminded the parties of the onus of proof and the need for me to be satisfied on the balance of probabilities before I could make an order. I also informed that parties that a party could be genuine in its position but that the burden might not be discharged. I also advised the parties that I could only base my decision on information before me. Neither party wanted a further opportunity...

10. DT form 4 example - claim acknowledgement from applicant's insurer [pdf, 889 KB]

    For more information visit www.justice.govt.nz/tribunals Disputes Tribunal Z Z Z Page 1 For more information visit www.justice.govt.nz/tribunals DT 07/11 - 4 What is this form for? Use this form if you (the applicant) have been, are entitled to be, or have sought to be, indemnified (that is, compensated) by your insurer for any loss caused by or arising out of the act, omission, or event on which your Disputes Tribunal claim is based, and your insurer wishes to waive notice of procee...