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Dispute Resolution - Alternatives to the Court
Like so much of the Government’s bureaucracy the civil and family courts are drastically underfunded, under resourced and understaffed. This inevitably leads to significant delays being experienced by parties to legal proceedings.
The Story of a Café and a Mispresentation
An example of how important it is that vendors represent turnover figures accurately or put themselves at risk of a claim of damages by purchasers.
Increase to the Disputes Tribunal Threshold
The changes to Disputes Tribunal threshold should give more people access to justice.
Suing Or Being Sued? Turner Hopkins Is Here To Help!
Recent changes in the law have extended the jurisdiction of the District Courtso it can now hear claims of up to $350,000.00. Previously, any claims for over$200,000.00 were dealt with in the High Court.
What Is The Disputes Tribunal And What Can It Do For You?
The Disputes Tribunal was established in 1988 but is if often referred to as the Small Claims Court.
Slowly Perhaps, Carefully for Sure: The Wheels of Justice
The wheels of justice often turn surprisingly slowly for some. They also turn carefully however, and care would seem more important. Justice is principally about rightfulness after all, not speediness. But where is the justice in court decisions that arrive so late or at such a cost that they are not worth pursuing in the first place?
Defamation Law - How to pursue or defend a defamation claim
A brief summary of defamation law in New Zealand and the main points that are needed to pursue or defend a defamation claim.