SMALL CLAIMS LOCAL NOW
Waimarino people now have much better access to the Small Claims Tribunal since one was opened in Taihape on 1 October. Formerly Wanganui was the closest. Small Claims Tribunals were started in 1976 to help people handle minor legal problems cheaply and in a common sense way, without the use of lawyers. Tribunals can handle claims only up to $1,000. Cases may include a wide variety of dispute such as
broken agreements, overpriced bills or property damage by a motor vehicle. Tribunals do not hear criminal cases, nor deal with claims about wills or land ownership — they cannot be used as a debt-collecting agency. For many, the best thing about the Small Claims Tribunal is the price. For just $5.00 you can lodge a claim to solve your problem. If you wish to use the tribunal contact the courthouse in Taihape.
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Waimarino Bulletin, Volume 3, Issue 20, 8 October 1985, Page 3
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145SMALL CLAIMS LOCAL NOW Waimarino Bulletin, Volume 3, Issue 20, 8 October 1985, Page 3
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