| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 98A/05 |
| Determination date | 22 November 2005 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | TJ Twomey ; K Owen |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | McDonald v Bayliss Sharr & Hansen Chartered Accountants |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful personal grievance - ï¾½ day investigation meeting - Applicant sought substantial contribution to total costs of $2,726 - Applicant legally aided and obliged to reimburse Legal Services Agency total amount of costs whatever sum awarded by costs determination - Average contribution to costs for ï¾½ day investigation meeting was $750 - Involvement of Legal Services Agency neutral - Applicant effectively placed in same position as any other successful party |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($750) |
| Cases Cited | Graham v Airways Corporation of New Zealand Ltd unreported, A Dumbleton, 28 January 2004, AA 39/04;Harwood v Next Homes Ltd [2003] 2 ERNZ 433;Reid v NZ Fire Service Commission [1995] 2 ERNZ 38 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 98a_05.pdf [pdf 10 KB] |