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1. ES v LQ & TQ [2023] NZDT 79 (16 March 2023) [pdf, 213 KB]

   ...temporary repair. If so, the extent of the affected cladding and the reasonable cost to repair? 10. The law of contract applies. Parties to a contract are bound by express terms and implied terms. Express terms are those that are stated prior to formation of the contract. Implied terms are those that are obvious and go without saying. 11. I am satisfied that a small part of the cladding had not been properly fixed to the tiny home and required replacing. TQ has taken responsibility...

2. IO v TH Ltd [2024] NZDT 151 (26 March 2024) [pdf, 175 KB]

   ...refund comes to well over the $5,500.00 claimed, but IO cannot recover more than the amount of his claim. I have therefore ordered payment of $5,500.00. Referee: E Paton-Simpson Date: 26 March 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 a reh...

3. E Ltd v DM & KA [2023] NZDT 483 (23 June 2023) [pdf, 145 KB]

   ...can proceed in the Tribunal. Were either or both of the respondents contractually liable to pay E Ltd? 7. The common law of contract allows parties to enter into legally binding agreements. A contract need not be in writing; an agreement can be formed verbally or inferred from the parties’ conduct. 8. The contract between E Ltd and the finance company was in writing, but the arrangement between E Ltd and the respondents was largely verbal. KA submitted that DM bought her the car...

4. Davis v Hussey & Ors (Strike Out) [2025] NZHRRT 28 [pdf, 194 KB]

   1 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL STRIKING OUT CLAIM1 1 This decision is to be cited as Davis v Hussey & Ors (Strike Out) [2025] NZHRRT 28. IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2025] NZHRRT 28 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA Reference No. HRRT 031/2023 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 2020 BETWEEN ARTEMIS INDIGO DELILAH DAVIS PLAINTIFF AND SARAH LESS HUSSEY FIRST DEFENDANT AND BATH STREET TAP ROOM LIMITED SECOND DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: J Foster, Deputy Chairp

5. LCRO 135/2024 FA v TK and GY (25 March 2025) [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...sister] did earlier and was awarded compensation (High Court orders 1h and 1gii) I will submit a log of the hours of work to carry out maintenance and market the property”. [10] The second respondent asked her to confirm that the work had been requested by the listing agent under to cl 2(d) of the Order or agreed by the sisters under cl 2(j). [11] In an initial email to all the sisters, the first respondent set out the expense details and the terms of the Order and then recorded h...

6. MK & NK v B Ltd [2023] NZDT 687 (21 December 2023) [pdf, 111 KB]

   ...pass those on to his tenants in plenty of time. 10. NK denies that he was ever told that the building would need to be vacant and points out that it is not written on the quotation nor is there any evidence of such a requirement in writing in any form — some of the communication between the parties was by phone and some was by email — I accept that none of the email communication makes reference to the building needing to be empty while work is proceeding. One of his tenants has wri...

7. EC & KC v CT & ZR [2022] NZDT 190 (17 October 2022) [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...settlement and after 2 contractors had intervened. 30. Accordingly, the Tribunal finds that the claim has not been proven and must be dismissed. Referee: L. Mueller Date: 17 October 2022 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...

8. DX v KD & I Ltd [2025] NZDT 77 (19 February 2025) [pdf, 207 KB]

   ...loss has been suffered. Findings Contract 9. I find a binding contract was entered into by the parties. 10. DX argues there was no sale and purchase agreement entered into, just an invoice rendered. However, in New Zealand, the only forms of contract that are required to be in writing and signed are contracts for the sale and purchase of an interest in land and contracts of guarantee. The agreement reached between DX and I Ltd was for the sale and purchase of a chattel being...

9. X Ltd v II [2021] NZDT 1539 (14 May 2021) [pdf, 169 KB]

   CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 1 of 8 (Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL District Court [2021] NZDT 1539 APPLICANT X Limited (formerly Q Limited) RESPONDENT II SECOND RESPONDENT BI The Tribunal orders: II and BI are liable to pay $7,536.78 to X Limited in respect of the claim. X Limited is liable to pay $4,492.88 to II and BI in respect of the counter claim. After the amount of $4,492.88 payable by X Limited

10. BM v X Ltd [2020] NZDT 1583 (23 June 2020) [pdf, 128 KB]

    ...by email. 6. In the hearing, I gave BM a copy of X Ltd.’s 31 March 2021 email, a copy of s 10 of the Disputes Tribunal Act and a copy of my 13 January 2021 order. I gave BM an opportunity to adjourn the hearing and seek advice about that information. He declined that opportunity. Therefore, I am making this decision on the information presented in the hearings to date. 7. The issue to determine is whether the Disputes Tribunal has the jurisdiction to hear this claim. Doe...