| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 23/05 |
| Determination date | 23 February 2005 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | I Thompson ; D Erickson |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Hall v A-Mark Publishing New Zealand Ltd t/a Academy Publishing |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Investigation meeting ï¾½ day - Applicant legally aided - Respondent sought contribution of $1,800 to $1,850 towards total costs of $8,888 inclusive of GST - No exceptional circumstances such that applicant should pay in excess of legal aid contribution - But for legal aid would have ordered applicant to pay $750 - Given applicant legally aided, applicant directed to pay respondent sum equivalent to legal aid contribution |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent (sum equivalent to legal aid contribution) |
| Statutes | Legal Services Act 2000 s15(1);Legal Services Act 2000 s40;Legal Services Act 2000 s41 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 23_05.pdf [pdf 16 KB] |