| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2014] NZERA Christchurch 18 |
| Determination date | 04 February 2014 |
| Member | M B Loftus |
| Representation | T McGinn ; R Thompson |
| Parties | G L Freeman Holdings Ltd v Livingston |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful breach of contract and penalty claim - Less than one day investigation meeting - Respondent sought $1,928 indemnity costs - Respondent claimed preparation time not abbreviated and costs increased by requirement to prepare response to claim withdrawn during investigation - Increase to tariff appropriate to reflect preparation time - Applicant to pay respondent $1,000 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($1,000) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Bradbury v Westpac Banking Corp [2009] 3 NZLR 400;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2014_NZERA_Christchurch_18.pdf [pdf 88 KB] |