| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 63A/06 |
| Determination date | 29 May 2006 |
| Member | P Montgomery |
| Representation | D Polson ; J Kilkelly |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Duncan v North Otago Ag-Centre Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance but successful arrears claim - In substantive determination Authority indicated respondent entitled to costs and could file memorandum on costs if issue not resolved between parties - Applicant legally aided and respondent did not need to file memorandum - But for legal aid Authority would have awarded substantial costs in favour of respondent - Authority restricted by Legal Services Act 1991 - No exceptional circumstances - Applicant to pay respondent sum equal to amount required to pay in support of application for legal aid |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent (Sum equal to amount required to pay in support of application for legal aid) |
| Statutes | Legal Services Act 1991 |
| Number of Pages | 1 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 63a_06.pdf [pdf 5 KB] |