As at 1 November 2009, a radical new form of rules will be introduced to deal with disputes in the district courts.
These changes will be important to any person or company having
a dispute or claim the value of which is less than $200,000,
including actions for debt recovery. The new process streamlines
the way in which such claims are to be handled with a strong
emphasis on negotiated settlements. It limits the ability of
parties to use technical procedure steps to delay matters and
attempts to ensure that matters which do proceed to hearing are
concise and more cost-effective.
If you have any queries about the new rules, please contact:
Cathy Murphy | Partner | Commercial
Litigation
t +64 9 336 0886
e cathy.murphy@shieffangland.co.nz
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