| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2017] NZERA Christchurch 137 |
| Determination date | 08 August 2017 |
| Member | P van Keulen |
| Representation | P Tucker ; R Parmenter |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Jones v Penrose Enterprises Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Unsuccessful jurisdiction claim – One day investigation meeting – Respondent sought contribution towards costs and award for disbursements relating to travel – Authority found appropriate to decrease daily tariff to reflect impecuniosity of applicant – Applicant to pay respondent $3,500 contribution towards costs – Authority found not appropriate to award disbursements for counsel’s travel – Applicant to pay $890 disbursements relating to witness’ travel costs. |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($3,500) ; Disbursements in favour of respondent ($890.50)(witness travel costs) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Statutes | ERA Second Schedule cl15 |
| Cases Cited | Banks v Hockey Manawatu Inc [2016] NZEmpC 97;Fagotti v Acme & Co Ltd [2015] NZEmpC 135, (2015) NZELR 1;Jones v Penrose Enterprises Ltd [2017] NZERA Christchurch 120;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 (EmpC) |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2017_NZERA_Christchurch_137.pdf [pdf 89 KB] |