Contracts underpin almost every commercial and personal transaction — from supply agreements and leases to employment terms and service arrangements. When one party fails to do what they promised, the other party may have a claim for breach of contract. This post sets out the basics of how breach of contract claims work under New […]
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Driving with excess breath or blood alcohol is one of the most common charges dealt with in New Zealand courts. This page sets out how the law works, what happens after a charge is laid, and what to expect if you are facing one. The legal limits For drivers aged 20 and over (as at […]
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If you need to provide evidence in a New Zealand court or tribunal, you may be required to prepare an affidavit. An affidavit is a formal written statement of facts that you swear or affirm to be true before an authorised witness. Because it is made under oath or affirmation, it carries significant legal weight […]
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A statutory declaration is a written statement that you sign in front of an authorised witness, declaring that its contents are true. It is used for a wide range of everyday purposes: immigration applications, name changes, insurance claims, confirming a relationship, losing a document, and dealing with government agencies and banks. The declaration itself has […]
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A statutory declaration is a formal written statement in which a person declares that the information they have provided is true and correct. It is made under the authority of the Oaths and Declarations Act 1957 and is commonly used where an organisation or government agency requires a person to formally confirm certain facts. Unlike […]