Adjudication Statistics Questionnaire - Building Disputes Tribunal

Building Disputes Tribunal: Adjudication Statistics Questionnaire

The collection of this information is important to enable us to gain better insights into the use of adjudication under the Construction Contracts Act. It also provides us with an overall impression of trends which can aid us in better promoting the use of adjudication in New Zealand. Thank you for taking the time to complete the questionnaire below.

NOTE: The questionnaire contains conditional logic. For this reason, we strongly recommend you complete the questions in order to avoid inputting any unnecessary answers.
Adjudicator's Name*
Adjudicator Name
Adjudicator's Email*
BDT Reference*
(BDTXX-Number) If the claim was an LVC please exclude the LVC number from the Reference.
Consolidation*
Was this claim consolidated with one or more separate adjudication claims?
- No
- Yes, with one other claim
- Yes, with two other claims
- Yes, with three other claims
- Yes, with more than three other claims
If your adjudication involved more than four consolidated claims, please contact the Registrar before completing this form.
BDT Reference: 2nd claim*
BDT Reference 3rd claim*
BDT Reference 4th claim*
Type of Claim*
If your adjudication involved more than one consolidated claim, please select general claim even if the individual claims were commenced under the LVC scheme.
- LVC (Low value claim with Fixed Fee)
- General Claim
Low Value Claim Bracket*
General Claim Bracket*
For consolidated claims, this should reflect the aggregate amount across all of the claims.
THE CLAIMANT
Claimant's (Geographic) Location*
Other region*
Claimant's Role*
Claimant's Representation*
THE RESPONDENT
Respondent's (Geographic) Location*
Other region*
Respondent's Role*
Respondent's Representation*
Was there a Second Respondent (not the Owner)?*
- Yes
- No
Second Respondent
2nd Respondent's (Geographic) Location*
Other region*
2nd Respondent's Role*
2nd Respondent's Representation*
Was there a Third Respondent (not the Owner)?*
- Yes
- No
Third Respondent
3rd Respondent's (Geographic) Location*
Other region*
3rd Respondent's Role*
3rd Respondent's Representation*
THE OWNER
Was the Owner/s named as a party?*
Only select yes if the Owner was not a Respondent.
- Yes
- No
Owner's (Geographic) Location*
Other region*
Owner's Representation*
Jurisdiction
Was there a jurisdictional challenge?*
- Yes
- No
Was the jurisdictional challenge successful?*
- Yes
- No
On what grounds was the jurisdictional challenge successful?*
- No dispute
- No construction contract
- More than one construction contract
- Incorrect party named
- Other (please set out below)
Other ground for successful jurisdictional challenge*
At what stage was the Ruling on Jurisdiction issued?*
- Before the Claim
- Before the Response
- Before the Reply
- Before the Rejoinder
- After the parties' final submissions
Date of Ruling on Jurisdiction*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
PROCEDURAL TIMELINE
Did the claim proceed to a determination?*
- Yes
- No
Why did the claim not proceed to a determination?*
- The Claim was withdrawn
- A Ruling was issued confirming there was no jurisdiction
- The Claim was settled
- The Claim was subject to an Arbitral Award
- The Claim was subject to a Judgment of the courts
When did the adjudication proceeding terminate?*
- Prior to the Notice of Acceptance
- After the Notice of Acceptance and prior to the Claim
- After the Claim and prior to the Response
- After the Response and prior to the Determination
At what stage were the claims consolidated?
- After the Notice of Acceptance and prior to any Claim
- After the Claim and prior to any Response
- After the Response and prior to any Determination
Date of Notice of Acceptance*
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Date of Notice of Acceptance in 2nd claim*
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Date of Notice of Acceptance in 3rd claim*
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Date of Notice of Acceptance in 4th claim*
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Date of Claim*
If consolidated, please enter the date of the first Claim submission.
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Date of Response (if any)
If consolidated, please enter the date of the first Response submission.
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Date of Reply (if any)
If consolidated, please enter the date of the first Reply submission.
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Date of Rejoinder (if any)
If consolidated, please enter the date of the first Rejoinder submission.
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Date of Determination*
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Was an extension of time sought for the response?*
- Yes
- No
How many additional working days did the respondent request?*
Was the extension of time for the response granted?*
- Yes
- No
- In part
How many additional working days were granted for the response?*
Was an extension sought for the determination?*
- Yes
- No
Did the Adjudicator request further submissions?*
- Yes
- No
Did the Adjudicator request copies of any documents?*
- Yes
- No
Did the Adjudicator appoint an expert advisor?*
- Yes
- No
Was there a conference?*
- Yes
- No
Was there a site visit?*
- Yes
- No
THE CLAIM
Did the claimant seek:*
- a declaration as to rights and obligations
- an amount of money
- both of the above
Claimed amount (inclusive of GST):*
(Excluding interest and legal costs)
Was the claim brought on:*
- Default Liability
- On the merits
- Both of the above
Was the claim successful?*
- Yes
- No
- In part
Was the claim successful on the basis of:*
- Default liability
- Merits
- Both
What was the amount determined to be paid by the respondent (including GST but excluding interest and costs)?*
If the claim was only for a declaration, write $00.00.
What was the amount determined to be paid by the respondent (including GST but excluding interest and costs)?*
If the claim was only for a declaration, write $00.
Did the claimant seek interest:*
- No claim for interest
- Contractual interest
- Interest as damages
- Generic claim for interest
Was the claim for interest successful?*
- Yes
- No
What was the amount of interest determined to be paid?*
Was approval for the issue of a charging order sought over the Respondent's land?*
- Yes
- No
Was approval given for the issue of a charging order?*
- Yes
- No
Was approval for the issue of a charging order sought over the Owner's land?*
- Yes
- No
Was approval given for the issue of a charging order?*
- Yes
- No
ADJUDICATION FEE
What was the Adjudication Fee incl GST?*
How many hours were worked on the Adjudication?*
Who was ordered to pay the Adjudication Fee?*
- Claimant
- Respondent
- Both
What proportions did each party have to pay?*
- Equal
- Other proportion
Percentage paid by claimant*
Percentage paid by respondent*
Percentage paid by owner*
PARTIES' COSTS
What were the Claimant's costs incl GST (if known)?
If not known, please leave blank.
Were the Claimant's costs met by:*
- Claimant
- Respondent
- Both
What percentage of the Claimant's costs was the Respondent ordered to pay?*
What were the Respondent's costs incl GST?
If not known, please leave blank.
Were the Respondent's costs met by:*
- Claimant
- Respondent
- Both
What percentage of the Respondent's costs was the Claimant ordered to pay?*
FURTHER PROCEEDINGS
Was/Is the claim subject to Judicial Review or further legal proceedings? If yes, please explain here or email us at registrar@buidlingdisputes tribunal.co.nz if there are future developments after submitting your questionnaire today.
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Building Disputes Tribunal: Adjudication Statistics Questionnaire

THE CLAIMANT

THE RESPONDENT

Second Respondent

Third Respondent

THE OWNER

Jurisdiction

PROCEDURAL TIMELINE

THE CLAIM

ADJUDICATION FEE

PARTIES' COSTS

FURTHER PROCEEDINGS

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