| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2013] NZERA Christchurch 42 |
| Determination date | 04 March 2013 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | S Zindel ; S Fariclough |
| Parties | Cumming v Absolute Insurance Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful personal grievance claim - One and a half day investigation meeting - Applicant sought $14,000 contribution towards costs - Authority found applicant's prosecution of claim overly complex, delay in matter consequence of Christchurch earthquake and no reason to depart from daily tariff - Respondent to pay applicant $5,250 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($5,250) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Graham v Airways Corp of New Zealand Ltd (2004) 7 NZELC 97,421;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
| PDF File Link: | 2013_NZERA_Christchurch_42.pdf [pdf 165 KB] |