| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2012] NZERA Auckland 396 |
| Determination date | 14 November 2012 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | K Muir ; D France |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Clapham v Alexander & Co Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Successful personal grievance claim – One day investigation meeting – Applicant sought $14,000 contribution towards costs – Applicant made Calderbank offer – Authority found proper approach to give weight to applicant’s effective Calderbank offer but applicant’s costs fell just outside usual range for type of matter and costs determined on basis of more modest figure – Respondent to pay applicant $11,000 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($11,000) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Graham v Airways Corp of New Zealand Ltd (2004) 7 NZELC 97,421;Health Waikato Ltd v Elmsly [2004] 1 ERNZ 172;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_Auckland_396.pdf [pdf 100 KB] |