| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2017] NZERA Christchurch 35 |
| Determination date | 17 March 2017 |
| Member | P van Keulen |
| Representation | M McDonald ; P King |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Black v Yankee Bourbon Company Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Partially successful claims – Applicant sought $4,500 contribution towards costs – Respondent sought contribution towards costs on basis that applicant predominantly unsuccessful and claim conducted improperly – Costs award inappropriate where one remedy awarded for four grievances – Applicant’s misconduct and deletion of relevant records weighed against costs award – No evidence respondent incurred any cost in defending claim – Respondent unsuccessful in defending all matters – Costs to lie where they fall |
| Result | Costs to lie where they fall |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Statutes | ERA Second Schedule cl15 |
| Cases Cited | Black v Yankee Bourbon Company Limited [2017] NZERA Christchurch 10;Fagotti v Acme & Co Ltd [2015] NZEmpC 135, (2015) NZELR 1;McAlister v Handley Francis Ltd [2012] NZERA Christchurch 143;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 (EmpC) |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | 2017_NZERA_Christchurch_35.pdf [pdf 97 KB] |