| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 89A/03 |
| Determination date | 17 October 2003 |
| Member | H Doyle |
| Representation | R Davidson ; AC Shaw |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | W v YZ Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - Alleged failure to advise in receipt of legal aid amounted to exceptional circumstances - Alleged failure to accept settlement offers - No exceptional circumstances - Ability to pay - Applicant sickness beneficiary - Contribution less than total legal aid contribution - Would have awarded $2,000 in absence of legal aid |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($500) |
| Statutes | Legal Services Act 1991 s15(1);Legal Services Act 1991 s21;Legal Services Act 1991 s40(2);Legal Services Act 1991 s40(3);Legal Services Act 1991 s40(4);Legal Services Act 1991 s86 |
| Cases Cited | Awa v Independent News Auckland Ltd [1996] 2 NZLR 184 ; [1997] 3 NZLR 590;Newall v Evans [1998] 1 ERNZ 112;Okeby v Computer Associates NZ Ltd [1994] 1 ERNZ 613;Purchase v The Glenview Club Inc unreported, Travis J, 30 August 2001, AC 36A/01;Wadley v Salon D'Orsay Ltd [1998] 1 ERNZ 369 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
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