24 Jun 1997
Ilich v Accident Rehabilitation and Compensation Insurance Corporation
- Citation
- [1997] NZACC 129
- Court
- District Court
The Court held that the review hearing had been commenced within three months so s.90(9) did not deem the application determined in the appellant's favour; on the balance of probabilities the appellant met the in‑patient requirement and therefore the definition of 'long term disability'; the purchase and modification of a vehicle (automatic transmission and power steering) was necessary and cost‑effective for the appellant to achieve independence in daily living to a degree warranting a substantial contribution; accordingly the Corporation's prior contribution was increased and the appeal was…