| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2013] NZERA Auckland 316 |
| Determination date | 24 July 2013 |
| Member | E Robinson |
| Parties | Hoffman v Edwards |
| Summary | COSTS - Partially successful claims - One and a half day investigation meeting - Applicant sought $5,250 contribution towards costs - Authority found respondent incurred costs preparing to defend claims withdrawn by applicant prior to investigation meeting and this should reflect in costs - Respondent to pay applicant $2,250 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($2,250) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee) ($153.33)(hearing fee) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Statutes | ERA Second Schedule cl15 |
| Cases Cited | Hoffman v Edwards [2013] NZERA Auckland 263;New Zealand Automobile Assoc Inc v McKay [1996] 2 ERNZ 622;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808;Victoria University of Wellington v Alton-Lee [2001] ERNZ 305 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2013_NZERA_Auckland_316.pdf [pdf 145 KB] |