| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | WA 13/03 |
| Determination date | 05 February 2003 |
| Member | D Asher |
| Representation | D O'Leary ; J Button |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | McCorkindale v Trust Board in respect of Samuel Marsden Collegiate School |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful breach of contract claim - 3 day investigation meeting - Contribution of $9,000 plus GST sought to total costs of $12,000 - GST not recoverable - Although not breach of contract respondent had gained significant financial gain out of using applicant's services - Financial gain taken into account when assessing costs award - Would have awarded amount sought but for financial gain - Less than average award appropriate |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($3,000) |
| Cases Cited | Main v Spotless Catering Service (NZ) Ltd unreported, Palmer J, 19 May 1999, AC 31/99;NZALPA v Registrar of Unions [1989] 2 NZILR 550 |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
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