| 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] |