| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2016] NZERA Christchurch 54 |
| Determination date | 28 April 2016 |
| Member | Helen Doyle |
| Representation | A Sharma ; M Kirk |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Langbein v Nelson Women's Refuge |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Determination of preliminary issues – Admissibility of evidence – Whether content of without prejudice conversation between counsel admissible |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -;PRATICE AND PROCEDURE: Parties should be held to their agreement to proceed on without prejudice basis. Privilege should not be lifted and not disclosed to Authority as part of evidence. Evidence inadmissible. Other matters in relation to claims raised out of time more appropriate for determination after statement in reply lodged. Question answered in favour of respondent. |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Practice & Procedure |
| Statutes | ERA s160(2);Evidence Act 2006 s57(1) |
| Cases Cited | Morgan v Whanganui College Board of Trustees [2014] NZCA 340, [2014] 3 NZLR 713;Morgan v Whanganui College Board of Trustees [2013] NZEmpC 117, [2013] ERNZ 285 |
| Number of Pages | 13 |
| PDF File Link: | 2016_NZERA_Christchurch_54.pdf [pdf 190 KB] |