| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 89/04 |
| Determination date | 06 August 2004 |
| Member | P Cheyne |
| Representation | AA Couch ; JS Fairclough |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Hindin Communications Ltd v Miles |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful claim by applicant for monies owed - Unsuccessful counterclaim by respondent for arrears of wages - Mostly unsuccessful challenge by respondent to Employment Court - Respondent objected to Court determining costs for Authority - Costs incurred subsequent to file reallocation after death of Authority member to lie where they fall - One day investigation meeting - Factually complex matter - Assumption that 12 hours investigation time could have been required with multiplier of 3 - Senior counsel's hourly rate of $240 accepted as reasonable - Reasonable contribution of two thirds appropriate - High costs order for one day investigation reflection of factual complexity of matter |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($5,800) |
| Statutes | ERA s221 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
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