18 Apr 2006
Peeters v Accident Compensation Corporation
- Citation
- [2006] NZACC 95
- Court
- District Court
A lay spouse acting as agent does not qualify as a 'representative' under the Regulations for recovery of representation costs; recoverable items are limited to proved, identifiable monetary disbursements. The appellant failed to prove actual monetary loss for claimed hours and fees, but travelling expenses were proved and payable, increased to $24 for the return trip.