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There is already a precedent - the law. These go to court all the time, and the consumer almost always wins, hence why the companies want to avoid the lawyer fe
by promiseofbeans 2y ago
There is already a precedent - the law. These go to court all the time, and the consumer almost always wins, hence why the companies want to avoid the lawyer fees, since they know they'll lose.
- mytailorisrich 2y agoThe law is not a precedent. The law is generic and courts deal with specifics.
- sitharus 2y agoThese cases do not go to court, they go to a tribunal. They are not heard by a judge (or at least a judge in their capacity as a court justice) and the results are not entered as judicial cases and do not set precedent. It’s designed so a lay person can represent themselves without having to understand the justice system. I know in New South Wales companies have to apply for special leave to have a lawyer represent them, and they need to supply a reason why. In New Zealand lawyers are not allowed in the tribunal, a company must be represented by a manager.
- mytailorisrich 2y agoThat's details on this specific process but does not change the boarder point...