| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 26A/06 |
| Determination date | 26 April 2006 |
| Member | H Doyle |
| Representation | S Zindel ; A Havill |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Timmins v Aratuna Freighters Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Comfortably investigated within one day - Applicant legally aided with total maximum grant of legal aid of $5,245 - Sought $4,000 contribution to costs - Applicant would in all likelihood be required to repay legal aid grant in full - No submissions received from respondent - Suitable starting point for costs $2,500 - Starting point slightly higher because of legal complexities - No matters that required adjustment to that amount |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($2,500) |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 26a_06.pdf [pdf 8 KB] |