Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch
Reference No CA 87A/03
Hearing date 8 May 2003 - 13 June 2003 (3 days)
Determination date 22 December 2003
Member P R Stapp
Representation L Highfield ; P McBride, R Searle
Location Christchurch
Parties Ward v Spotless Services (NZ) Ltd and Anor
Other Parties Sealord Group Ltd
Summary COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - First respondent sought contribution of $10,000 plus disbursements to total costs - Second respondent sought contribution of $7,000 to total costs - Whether matter test case - Triangular employment relationship - Not test case - First respondent failed to provide itemised details of costs incurred - Reasonable costs for either respondent would have amounted to $7,200 - Two-thirds contribution to reasonable costs appropriate
Result Costs in favour of first respondent ($4,752) ; Costs in favour of second respondent ($4,752)
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