| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2016] NZERA Christchurch 131 |
| Hearing date | 8-Aug-16 |
| Determination date | 08 August 2016 |
| Member | David Appleton |
| Representation | no appearance ; G Hunt |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Ferguson v Placement Painters Ltd |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Dismissal of claim – COUNTERCLAIM – BREACH OF CONTRACT - Respondent claimed applicant had unlawfully retained vehicle without payment - No appearance for applicant |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: Applicant did not appear at investigation meeting or respond to Authority inquiries. Claims dismissed against applicant.COUNTERCLAIM – BREACH OF CONTRACT: Problem did not arise out of employment relationship between parties. No jurisdiction to consider claim. |
| Result | Applications dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Practice & Procedure |
| Statutes | ERA s5 |
| Cases Cited | ERA s5 |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
| PDF File Link: | 2016_NZERA_Christchurch_131.pdf [pdf 154 KB] |