| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 62/06 |
| Determination date | 09 May 2006 |
| Member | P Montgomery |
| Representation | M Kirkland ; ADM Gallagher |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Hann v Silbury Home Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Five hour investigation meeting - Respondent sought contribution of $7,000 towards costs of $12,263 (GST inclusive) - Respondent referred Authority to Calderbank offer made to applicant - Applicant made counter-proposal which was unacceptable to respondent - No complex legal or factual issues - No reason to depart from rules that costs should follow the event |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($1,800) ; Disbursements ($119.35) |
| Cases Cited | Aoraki Corporation Ltd v McGavin [1998] 1 ERNZ 601; [1998] 3 NZLR 276;Binnie v Pacific Health Ltd [2002] 1 ERNZ 438;Okeby v Computer Associates (NZ) Ltd [1994] 1 ERNZ 613;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808;Reid v New Zealand Fire Service Commission & Ors [1995] 2 ERNZ 38 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 62_06.pdf [pdf 11 KB] |