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1. NI v J Ltd [2022] NZDT 112 (2 September 2022) [pdf, 211 KB]

   ...NI APPLICANT VM RESPONDENT J Ltd The Tribunal orders: The claim is dismissed. Reasons: 1. In July 2021, Ms Applicant took her vehicle to the Respondent in [City A] at the request of the [City B] dealer who sold the Applicants the vehicle 4 months before, to check out a noise. 2. Whilst the vehicle was at the Respondent’s premises, and the Respondent’s staff member failed to clear the vehicle as he was driving past it and scraped across the front ri...

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   Receive your payment via direct credit by providing your bank account on the summons form and returning it by post, or complete the Online Form. You can also ask the court to pay for the related expenses by completing an expense claim form. Learn more: Payment and support to help you attend jury service  

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3. ET v B Ltd [2023] NZDT 336 (4 August 2023) [pdf, 182 KB]

   CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 1 of 2 (Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL District Court [2023] NZDT 336 APPLICANT ET RESPONDENT B Ltd The Tribunal orders: The claim is struck out. Reasons 1. The company number for B Ltd was called at the time of the hearing and KX’s mobile number was given by the employee. KX was phoned twice on his mobile but calls went to voicemail on each call. 1. ET has reques...

4. MOJ0058 Disputes Tribunal booklet JAN23 [pdf, 428 KB]

   ...There are 55 referees in 36 District Courts around the country, so help is available no matter where you live. Watch our short online videos on Ministry website www.disputestribunal.govt.nz/ about-2/ What can we help with? The Tribunal can hear claims up to the value of $30,000.00. Examples include: Contracts which have been breached For example, disputes about: • What was agreed, and whether it is binding • Who the parties are to the contract • How much is owed, or how lo...

5. MOJ0058_Disputes-Tribunal-booklet_JUN24_WEB.pdf [pdf, 438 KB]

   ...There are 55 referees in 36 District Courts around the country, so help is available no matter where you live. Watch our short online videos on Ministry website www.disputestribunal.govt.nz/ about-2/ What can we help with? The Tribunal can hear claims up to the value of $30,000.00. Examples include: Contracts which have been breached For example, disputes about: • What was agreed, and whether it is binding • Who the parties are to the contract • How much is owed, or how lo...

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7. Waitangi Legal Aid factsheet for claimants.pdf [pdf, 351 KB]

   Legal aid for Waitangi Tribunal claims Legal aid is available for claims involved in proceedings before the Waitangi Tribunal. This includes claims in District, Kaupapa, Urgent and Remedies Inquiries. Once your claim has been registered by the Waitangi Tribunal and given a Wai number, you can apply for legal aid to help with the legal costs of progressing your claim. Legal aid covers the costs of obtaining legal advice and representation. Generally, you will not...

8. 2022-09-Guide-to-the-MVDT-for-traders-v2-Apr-23.pdf [pdf, 148 KB]

   ...both parties to the claim agree in writing. The Tribunal cannot hear counterclaims. What happens when the MVDT receives a claim? Once the MVDT receives a claim against you or your company, it will refer the claim to you by sending a copy of the application form and the other documents provided by the applicant. You are then required to contact the applicant to discuss the claim and file a report on the outcome of those discussions within 14 days. Costs can be ordered against you if...

9. TG v ES Ltd [2023] NZDT 11 (6 April 2023) [pdf, 99 KB]

   ...APPLICANT TG RESPONDENT ES Ltd The Tribunal orders: TG is to pay directly to ES Ltd the sum of $24,890.65 on or before 31 January 2023. Summary of Reasons: [1] The hearing was adjourned to allow the respondent to file a counterclaim. The respondent has done so. The applicant is concerned this counterclaim was filed out of time. I am satisfied the respondent did lodge the counterclaim within the time limit ordered by the Tribunal, but the Tribunal did not process thi...

10. LM v MH [2024] NZDT 659 (11 September 2024) [pdf, 174 KB]

    CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 1 of 3 (Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL [2024] NZDT 659 APPLICANT LM RESPONDENT MH The Tribunal orders: The application is dismissed. Summary of Reasons: [1] The hearing was convened by teleconference. Both parties appeared at the hearing. [2] The applicant claims damages following a motor vehicle collision on 17 June 2023. The applicant’s claim includes a claim for $60 for medical ex...