| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2012] NZERA Christchurch 17 |
| Determination date | 31 January 2012 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | J Levenbach ; A Higgins |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Robb v Awaroa Lodge Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Successful personal grievance and unsuccessful arrears and jurisdiction claims – Five day investigation meeting – Applicant sought contribution to $22,000 total costs – Respondent claimed costs should lie where they fall as each party partially successful – Applicant claimed incurred greater costs due to Christchurch earthquake and respondent’s behaviour – Authority found applicant’s personal grievance central and most important part of claim and therefore applicant substantially more successful than respondent – Found aspect of costs incurred by applicant related to difficulties Authority had in concluding investigation due to disruption caused by Christchurch earthquake – Found respondent’s behaviour made it more difficult to conclude investigation – Found applicant unsuccessful in third of total claim – Respondent to pay $10,000 contribution to applicant’s costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($10,000) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808;Toll NZ Consolidated Ltd v New Zealand Seafarers Union Inc (2004) 7 NZELC 97 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | 2012_NZERA_Christchurch_17.pdf [pdf 20 KB] |