| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | [2013] NZERA Wellington 136 |
| Determination date | 29 October 2013 |
| Member | M Ryan |
| Representation | B Kellerman (in person) ; M Nutsford |
| Parties | Kellerman v Stoneware 91 Ltd t/a Switched On Gardener |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - Respondent sought $11,100 indemnity costs - Respondent made unspecified Calderbank offer - Authority found indemnity costs not appropriate however significant number of applicant's claims without supporting evidence leading to increase in respondent's costs - Applicant to pay respondent $6,000 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($6,000) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Statutes | ERA Second Schedule cl15 |
| Cases Cited | Bradbury v Westpac Banking Corp [2009] 3 NZLR 400;Kellerman v Stoneware 91 Ltd t/a Switched on Gardener [2013] NZERA Wellington 74;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
| PDF File Link: | 2013_NZERA_Wellington_136.pdf [pdf 210 KB] |