| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2013] NZERA Auckland 441 |
| Determination date | 27 September 2013 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | B Quarrie ; R Harrison |
| Parties | Hovell v The Commissioner of Pamapuria School |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Two day investigation meeting - Respondent sought $15,000 contribution towards costs - Respondent made $15,000 Calderbank offer - Authority found applicant's proposal that would have accepted offer had all respondent's evidence been available at time offer made speculative and significant costs award appropriate despite applicant's financial pressure - Applicant to pay respondent $15,000 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($15,000) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Gazeley v Oceania Group (NZ) Ltd [2013] NZERA Christchurch 67;Hovell v The Commissioner Pamapuria School [2013] NZERA Auckland 238;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | 2013_NZERA_Auckland_441.pdf [pdf 95 KB] |