| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2014] NZERA Christchurch 16 |
| Determination date | 05 February 2014 |
| Member | D Appleton |
| Representation | L Andersen ; B Dorking |
| Parties | Kirkland v The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Otago |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Two day investigation meeting - Applicant sought $26,099 indemnity costs - Applicant unsuccessful in some claims but successful party overall - Contributory conduct reflected in reduction of remedies and not appropriate to further penalise applicant by reduction in costs - No justification for increasing or decreasing notional daily tariff - Respondent to pay applicant $7,000 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($7,000) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 7 |
| PDF File Link: | 2014_NZERA_Christchurch_16.pdf [pdf 154 KB] |