| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 79A/04 |
| Determination date | 06 September 2004 |
| Member | P Cheyne |
| Representation | P Butler ; D Burton |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Zervos v Lahmajou Company Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful personal grievance and arrears claims - One day investigation meeting - Contribution sought to total costs of $7,942 - Alleged costs to lie where they fall because of 50 percent contributory conduct finding - No costs award because of contributory conduct would have amounted to double punishment - Costs to follow event - No breakdown of costs provided - Implication costs amount included mediation representation - Mediation representation costs irrelevant - Reasonable professional time assessed at 25 hours - Fee of $150 per hour reasonable - Reasonable costs amounted to $3,750 - Respondent's failure to provide statements of evidence and lodging irrelevant and prejudicial material increased costs incurred - Higher than usual contribution appropriate - Contribution of 75 percent appropriate - Letter marked without prejudice should not have been included in memorandum on costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($2,800) |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
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