Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch
Reference No [2012] NZERA Christchurch 206
Determination date 24 September 2012
Member H Doyle
Representation P Butler ; P Shaw
Location Christchurch
Parties Benge v Canterbury College Ltd
Summary COSTS – Successful personal grievances claim – One day investigation meeting - Applicant sought $7,149 contribution towards costs, including indemnity costs of $5,149 in relation to Calderbank offer – Applicant claimed increase to usual daily tariff appropriate in circumstances – Authority found parties could have settled matter and increase to usual daily tariff appropriate – Respondent to pay applicant $5,023 contribution towards costs
Result Costs in favour of applicant ($5,023) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(filing fee)
Main Category Costs
Cases Cited PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808;Watson v New Zealand Electrical Traders Ltd T/A Bray Switchgear (2006) 4 NZELR 59
Number of Pages 5
PDF File Link: 2012_NZERA_Christchurch_206.pdf [pdf 152 KB]