| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2016] NZERA Auckland 145 |
| Determination date | 16 May 2016 |
| Member | James Crichton |
| Representation | D Fleming ; R Towner, S Maxfield |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Lorigan v Infinity Automotive Ltd |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Applicant sought removal of matter to Employment Court (“EC”) on ground EC already had before it proceedings between same parties involving same or similar proceedings |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: EC proceedings on hold. Jurisdiction problems apparent if matter removed. No complex legal problems at hand. Authority able to deal with matter quickly. Application for removal dismissed. |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Practice & Procedure |
| Statutes | ERA s114(3) |
| Cases Cited | Hall v Westpac New Zealand Ltd [2012] NZERA Auckland 407 ; Lorigan v Infinity Automotive Ltd [2016] NZERA Auckland 145 ; New Zealand Harbour Workers Union v Lyttleton Port Co Ltd[1995] 2 ERNZ 177 (EmpC) |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
| PDF File Link: | 2016_NZERA_Auckland_145.pdf [pdf 156 KB] |