Questions for lawyers Found 360

We do not have an arbitration clause with a supplier, but the supplier has suggested that we submit our current dispute to arbitration to avoid a public trial. I am unsure whether that would benefit us. What are the pros and cons?

After my relative’s sudden death, a coroner decided a post-mortem was required, but our family has cultural and religious concerns about the procedure. Can we object, and what rights do we have? I would appreciate some clarity on what the law actually requires here.

A salesperson knocked on our door and spent over an hour explaining a solar panel package. We signed a form on their tablet because he was persuasive and we felt awkward saying no. Since then we have read about the costs and want out. Do we have any right to cancel?

Inland Revenue has issued an assessment that increases my tax liability substantially, based on an interpretation of the law that I believe is wrong. I want to formally challenge it. What is the correct process to dispute a tax assessment?

We are a construction company thinking of tendering for a large public building project. We understand that there are special contract forms and retention rules. What legal issues should we be aware of?

We are in a business dispute in the High Court and I have been told that I must disclose my documents to the other side, including emails that could hurt us. Am I really obliged to hand everything over, and can we withhold anything?

I had to cancel a holiday because a family member became seriously ill, but the travel insurer refused to pay, saying the condition was pre-existing. We had paid a large amount for flights and accommodation. Is that decision reasonable?

After we moved in, we found out that the property has a history of flooding and a neighbour dispute over a shared driveway, which the seller did not mention. The agent said everything was fine. Can we take any action?

After a routine procedure I developed a serious infection and complications, and I believe the surgeon did not follow proper practice. I have heard that New Zealanders cannot sue doctors. What options do I have if I think I was harmed by treatment?

We are planning a subdivision on land near a river that seems to have cultural significance. The council mentioned consulting with local iwi. How does this work and can iwi block our project? Nobody has given me a straight answer and I want to understand where I actually stand.