| Restrictions | Includes non-publication order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2013] NZERA Christchurch 246 |
| Determination date | 29 November 2013 |
| Member | M B Loftus |
| Representation | K Coulston ; M Guest |
| Parties | G v H |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful penalty claim - One day investigation meeting - Respondent sought $24,914 indemnity costs - Argument for full costs untenable - While some behaviours exhibited in investigation were at times unsavoury and unnecessary, they were displayed by both parties and did not amount to exceptional circumstances - Not overly complex - Applicant to pay respondent $3,500 contribution towards costs - Authority ordered non publication of any information that might lead to identity of parties |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($3,500) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Bradbury v Westpac Banking Corp [2009] 3 NZLR 400;G v H [2013] NZERA Christchurch 226;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 | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | PDF file not available for download, please contact us to request a copy. |