S Trust v MU [2024] NZDT 21 (12 February 2024) [pdf, 92 KB]
...concern. 3. The trust obtained quotes for the work from local painters. MU provided a quote in August 2022. The Trust accepted SU’s quote. 4. SU required a deposit of $6,969.00 to obtain materials. The Trust paid SU that amount on 25 June 2023. 5. SU was on site for two days. He waterblasted, and he applied tape around two windows. 6. SU did not return to site. The Trust has been unable to contact him. 7. The Trust’s claim seeks a refund of the deposit. 8. The hear...