| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 15A/04 |
| Hearing date | 2 Dec 2003 |
| Determination date | 19 April 2004 |
| Member | P Cheyne |
| Representation | J Goldstein ; P Shaw |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Hickey v Maori Legal Services - Te Ture Manaaki O Rehua Trust |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful breach of contract claim - One day investigation meeting - Sought contribution of $4,000 to total costs of $5,950 - Alleged applicant largely unsuccessful in majority of claims - Overlap of claims - Unnecessary to award remedies for disadvantage grievance once damages for breach of contract awarded - Applicant largely successful in claims - Ability to pay - Respondent non-profit organisation - Respondent should have sought to resolve matter prior to Authority intervention - Respondent's financial situation did not warrant no costs award - Multiplier of 3 applied - Hourly rate of $170 appropriate - Reasonable costs amounted to $4,000 - Reasonable contribution to costs appropriate |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($2,700) |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
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