Disputes Tribunal
Small claims court in New Zealand
The Disputes Tribunal is a small claims court in New Zealand. It can hear certain civil claims up to a disputed sum of $30,000.[1] Many claims are for relatively small amounts.[2] The Tribunal has offices and holds hearings at locations in major towns and cities throughout the country.
The Tribunal is administered under the Disputes Tribunal Act 1988.
References
External links
- Official Website
- Disputes Tribunals Act 1988
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- English law
- Acts of Parliament
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- Letters Patent 1983
- Constitution Act 1986
- New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990
- Imperial Laws Application Act 1988
- New Zealand Constitutional Advisory Panel
- Parliamentary sovereignty
- Rule of law
- Separation of powers
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