| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 176A/03 |
| Determination date | 31 July 2003 |
| Member | K J Anderson |
| Representation | G Pollak ; L Murray |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Barnett v Order of St. John |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Respondent had sought quality legal representation given importance of case - Respondent alleged actual costs of $35,169 inclusive of GST - Respondent sought contribution of $6,000 to actual costs - Applicant unemployed - Applicant alleged case straightforward - Both representatives ensured proceedings effectively progressed without undue delay - Applicant to pay respondent $2,400 as contribution to costs incurred |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($2,400) |
| Cases Cited | NZALPA v Registrar of Unions [1989] 2 NZILR 550;Okeby v Computer Associates NZ Ltd [1994] 1 ERNZ 613;Reid v NZ Fire Services Commission [1995] 2 ERNZ 38 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
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