| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 39/05 |
| Determination date | 22 March 2005 |
| Member | P Montgomery |
| Representation | B McNeil ; AA Couch |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Ossurarson v Hampidjan New Zealand Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Found that Authority did not have jurisdiction, but that the proper law of contract applicable was law of Iceland - One day investigation meeting - Respondent sought 80 percent contribution to actual costs of $38,956 - Alleged disbursements of $11,510 incurred by consultancy fees - Uncommon matter of significant complexity which required considerable input from range of professional advisors with specialist skills - Just to award respondent $27,275 plus disbursements |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($27,275) ; Disbursements ($11,509.68) |
| Cases Cited | Binnie v Pacific Health Ltd [2002] 1 ERNZ 438;Harwood v Next Homes Ltd [2003] 2 ERNZ 433;Victoria University of Wellington v Alton-Lee [2001] ERNZ 305 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 39_05.pdf [pdf 16 KB] |