New Zealand Case Law: Decisions & Judgments | LexChat

Topic

Finality of disputes tribunal decisions

Legal area

Court

11 Mar 2022

MACSMITH’S TIRES LIMITED v GEORGE STOCK AND COMPANY LIMITED [2022] NZHC 438

Citation

[2022] NZHC 438
Court

High Court

The High Court has no jurisdiction to entertain a further appeal from a District Court decision on a Disputes Tribunal matter because the Disputes Tribunal Act makes Tribunal orders final except for the limited appeal under s50 to the District Court; accordingly the application for leave to appeal is dismissed (also out of time and without sufficient merit).
15 Nov 2010

BUSINESS CONTINUITY SERVICES NZ LIMITED V CONTACT ENERGY LIMITED HC WN CIV-2009-485-1531

Citation

openlaw-9ba2979d_3524_46bd_b285_8cf65523ccb5.pdf
Court

High Court

Because the Disputes Tribunal decision became final after the District Court dismissed the applicant's appeal, the High Court could not inquire into the merits and there was no basis to continue retaining the funds; accordingly the Court ordered payment of up to $4,279.72 and interest to the respondent and release of any remaining funds to the applicant.