| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2012] NZERA Auckland 268 |
| Determination date | 03 August 2012 |
| Member | E Robinson |
| Representation | K Dixon (in person) ; S Cook |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Dixon v Sky Network Television Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful jurisdiction claim - One day investigation meeting - Respondent sought $7,000 contribution towards costs - Respondent claimed no merit in applicant's claim and applicant's conduct contributed unnecessarily to respondent's costs - Authority found necessity for preparation in excess of what usually required for one day meeting - Applicant to pay respondent $6,000 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($6,000) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Statutes | ERA Second Schedule cl15 |
| Cases Cited | NZ Automobile Association Inc v McKay [1996] ERNZ 622;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808;Victoria University of Wellington v Alton-Lee [2001] ERNZ 305 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | 2012_NZERA_Auckland_268.pdf [pdf 179 KB] |