June 22nd 2024.
A woman from New Zealand recently took legal action against her boyfriend for not giving her a ride to the airport. She claimed that she missed her flight because her partner, whom she had been with for six and a half years, did not drive her as she had requested. To make matters worse, he was also supposed to be house-sitting and taking care of her dogs while she attended a concert with her friends.
According to the woman, she had asked her boyfriend the day before to take her to the airport between 10am and 10:15am, and she even sent him a message as a reminder. But unfortunately, he did not follow through with his promise, causing her to miss her flight. As a result, she had to pay for an airport shuttle and kennels for her beloved pets.
The case was brought to New Zealand's Disputes Tribunal, which handles claims up to $27,000. The court had to determine whether the woman, referred to as CL, had a valid contract with her boyfriend, known only as HG. Interestingly, the claimant also mentioned that she had paid for ferry tickets for him for a holiday to visit her sons in December 2023, and he had reimbursed her for his ticket.
However, the court ultimately ruled in favor of the defendant, stating that there was not enough evidence to support the existence of a contract. In the decision document, tribunal referee Krysia Cowie explained that social arrangements made between partners, friends, and colleagues are not legally binding unless there is a clear intention to be bound by them.
Cowie also pointed out that while it is unfortunate that the woman suffered a financial loss due to her friend's failure to keep his promise, there was no legal recourse for her in this situation. The promises made between the couple were considered to be a normal part of their intimate relationship and did not meet the requirements for a legally binding contract.
It is worth noting that the couple had been in a relationship for six and a half years until this dispute arose. This goes to show that even the strongest and most long-lasting relationships can face challenges and misunderstandings. However, in this case, the court ruled that there was not enough evidence to support the woman's claim and dismissed it accordingly.
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