| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 10/05 |
| Determination date | 27 January 2005 |
| Member | H Doyle |
| Representation | D Harvey ; M Hollyer |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Boyd v En'Zaq Aquaculture Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful application for arrears of wages - Two hour investigation meeting - Applicant sought costs of $4,000 - Respondent sought costs of $10,000 - Respondent alleged it had promptly acknowledged amount found to be owing and that costs would not have been incurred if applicant had not expanded claim - Most of costs incurred before respondent signed consent memorandum for amount owing - In ordinary course of events costs would have been awarded to applicant - However applicant largely represented himself - No details of actual expenditure incurred for counsel's services - Applicant entitled to recover filing fee only |
| Result | Costs to lie where they fall ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(filing fee) |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 10_05.pdf [pdf 18 KB] |