| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | [2012] NZERA Wellington 115 |
| Determination date | 28 September 2012 |
| Member | P R Stapp |
| Representation | B Kellerman (in person) ; P Butler |
| Parties | Kellerman v Tradestaff Group Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievances claim - One day investigation meeting - Respondent sought indemnity costs - Respondent made $2,000 Calderbank offer and advised applicant would seek indemnity costs if successfully defended claims - Authority found were not exceptional circumstances justifying awarding respondent indemnity costs - Found usual daily tariff should be increased in circumstances - Applicant to pay respondent $5,500 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($5,500) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Statutes | High Court Rules r14.6(4) |
| Cases Cited | Kellerman v Trade Staff Group Ltd [2012] NZERA Wellington 46;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | 2012_NZERA_Wellington_115.pdf [pdf 95 KB] |