A Northland civil contractor's attempt to secure a judgment against the Far North District Council over alleged non-payment for various works has been dismissed.
Rintoul Group appealed against a District Court's decision that stayed proceedings and referred the disputes over five contracts to arbitration after taking the view there was a clear dispute.
Rintoul was contracted by FNDC for culvert replacement on West Coast Rd, and slip repairs on Awaroa Rd, Broadwood Rd and Mangakahia Rd.
Differences emerged between both parties that led to Rintoul filing claims in the Kaikohe District Court against FNDC of $61,202 made up of retention claims and interest allegedly owed under the contracts.
FNDC did not file a statement of defence but protested jurisdiction, claiming the contracts were the subject of genuine disputes that were required to be referred to arbitration.