Is there a time limit for bringing small claims?
The time limit for bringing small claims is usually six years from the date of your right to claim. However, start your claim as soon as possible.
Marion joined Sparqa Legal as a Senior Legal Editor in 2018. She previously worked as a corporate/commercial lawyer for five years at one of New Zealand’s leading law firms, Kensington Swan (now Dentons Kensington Swan), and as an in-house legal consultant for a UK tech company. Marion regularly writes for Sparqa’s blog, contributing across its commercial, IP and health and safety law content.
How to resolve business disputes
Knowing how to resolve business disputes is a crucial part of running a business. It’s important to try to resolve your dispute out of court first.
Marion joined Sparqa Legal as a Senior Legal Editor in 2018. She previously worked as a corporate/commercial lawyer for five years at one of New Zealand’s leading law firms, Kensington Swan (now Dentons Kensington Swan), and as an in-house legal consultant for a UK tech company. Marion regularly writes for Sparqa’s blog, contributing across its commercial, IP and health and safety law content.
How much does it cost to bring a small claim?
A small claim is a simple, low-value legal claim brought in the County Court. Our latest blog sets out how much it will cost to bring a small claim.
Marion joined Sparqa Legal as a Senior Legal Editor in 2018. She previously worked as a corporate/commercial lawyer for five years at one of New Zealand’s leading law firms, Kensington Swan (now Dentons Kensington Swan), and as an in-house legal consultant for a UK tech company. Marion regularly writes for Sparqa’s blog, contributing across its commercial, IP and health and safety law content.
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Tag-along right
The right of a shareholder to require his shares to be sold if an offer is made to a certain percentage of the other shareholders. If this right applies, the offer must be made on the same terms to all shareholders.