21 Dec 1995
Matene v Accident Rehabilitation and Compensation Insurance Corporation
- Citation
- [1995] NZACC 152
- Court
- District Court
Because the appellant did not file a written application for lump sum compensation before 1 April 1993 nor elect in writing to receive a lump sum by 31 March 1993, s.147(3) operates to deem him to have elected an independence allowance; ignorance of the time limits or lack of notice by the Corporation does not excuse non‑compliance, therefore the decision declining lump sum compensation is correct.
- Lump sum compensation
- Section 147 time limits
- Election to receive lump sum
- Deemed election to independence allowance
- Notice and duty to inform