| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | [2016] NZERA Wellington 27 |
| Hearing date | 2-Mar-16 |
| Determination date | 02 March 2016 |
| Member | Michael Loftus |
| Representation | JA Burney ; A Parker |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Porter v Greytown Motors Ltd |
| Summary | BREACH OF CONTRACT – Applicant sought to enforce terms of Calderbank offer |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -;BREACH OF CONTRACT: Applicant rejected Calderbank offer and made counter offer. Applicant then unable to change mind and accept original offer. In any case, offer not subject of settlement signed under s 149 Employment Relations Act 2000, so Authority unable to enforce it. Application dismissed. |
| Result | Application dismissed |
| Main Category | Breach of Contract |
| Statutes | ERA s149 |
| Cases Cited | Hyde v Wrench (1840) 3 Beav 33;JP Morgan Chase Bank NA v Lewis [2015] NZCA 255, [2015] 3 NZLR 618; Reporoa Stores Ltd v Treloar [1958] NZLR 177 (CA) |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2016_NZERA_Wellington_27.pdf [pdf 90 KB] |