| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2013] NZERA Christchurch 31 |
| Determination date | 11 February 2013 |
| Member | M B Loftus |
| Representation | D Beck ; R Webster |
| Parties | K v J |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful personal grievance claim - One day investigation meeting - Applicant sought $7,260 indemnity costs - Authority found no reason for increased costs award and applicant's correspondence did not constitute Calderbank offer - Respondent to pay applicant $3,500 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($3,500) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Bradbury v Westpac Banking Corp [2009] 3 NZLR 400;Ogilvy & Mather (NZ) Ltd v Darroch [1993] 2 ERNZ 943;Pauanui Publishing Ltd v Loh unreported, Goddard CJ, 20 December 2001, WC43B/01;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2013_NZERA_Christchurch_31.pdf [pdf 89 KB] |