| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2012] NZERA Christchurch 219 |
| Determination date | 12 October 2012 |
| Member | M B Loftus |
| Representation | L Anderson ; D Hudson |
| Parties | Fifita v Dunedin Casinos Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Successful personal grievance claim – One and a half days investigation meeting – Respondent sought $7,000 contribution towards costs – Respondent made $8,000 Calderbank offer – Authority found applicant’s present position not better than if accepted Calderbank offer – Found doubts about applicant’s efforts to avoid impecuniosity and respondent’s valid Calderbank offer should be recognised – Applicant to pay respondent $5,250 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($5,250) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Health Waikato Ltd v Elmsly [2004] 1 ERNZ 172;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2012_NZERA_Christchurch_219.pdf [pdf 141 KB] |