| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 179/05 |
| Determination date | 16 May 2005 |
| Member | R A Monaghan |
| Representation | SD Taylor (in person) ; M Smyth |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Taylor v Esquires New Zealand Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Applicant withdrew employment relationship problem - Respondent sought contribution to total costs of $4,260 - Applicant's claim weak - Respondent gave applicant opportunity to withdraw claim - Late withdrawal meant costs were incurred needlessly - Applicant experiencing financial hardship - Previous awards of costs when a matter withdrawn not high - Contribution of $100 appropriate |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($100) |
| Cases Cited | Reid v New Zealand Fire Service Commission [1995] 2 ERNZ 38;Reid v New Zealand Fire Service Commission [1998] 3 ERNZ 1237 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 179_05.pdf [pdf 11 KB] |