| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 74/04 |
| Determination date | 14 July 2004 |
| Member | P Cheyne |
| Representation | J Beck ; W van Harselaar |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Anderson v Fecpak International Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Proceedings withdrawn day before investigation meeting - Whether exceptional circumstances - Delay in investigation date due to applicant's health and death of Authority member - Applicant faced criminal charges in relation to matter - Death of Authority member was exceptional but not exceptional circumstances contemplated by Legal Services Act 2000 - Criminal charges did not create exceptional circumstances - Last minute withdrawal did not amount to exceptional circumstances - Contribution equivalent to legal aid contribution awarded - In absence of legal aid Authority would have awarded $3,000 |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($50) |
| Statutes | Legal Services Act 2000 s40(1);Legal Services Act 2000 s40(2);Legal Services Act 2000 s40(3) |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
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