| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2015] NZERA Auckland 169 |
| Determination date | 12 June 2015 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | C Steward ; R Towner, A Holland |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Lorigan v Infinity Automotive Ltd and Anor |
| Other Parties | Sime Darby Motor Group (NZ) Ltd |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Parties sought to consolidate both matters at hand – Applicant sought removal of matter to Employment Court (“EC”) on ground important questions of law likely to arise |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -;PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: No reason in principle for Authority to resist consented application to consolidate matters. Matters consolidated. Legal issues raised by case either already settled or factual. No important question of law likely to arise. Application for removal dismissed. |
| Result | Application partially granted ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Practice & Procedure |
| Statutes | ERA s178(2);ERA s178(2)(c) |
| Cases Cited | Rittson-Thomas t/a Totara Hills Harm v Davidson [2013] NZEmpC 39, [2013] ERNZ 55 |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
| PDF File Link: | 2015_NZERA_Auckland_169.pdf [pdf 97 KB] |