| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 51A/06 |
| Determination date | 09 June 2006 |
| Member | P Montgomery |
| Representation | A McKenzie ; G Pollak |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Angel and Anor v Fonterra Co-operative Group |
| Other Parties | Hutton |
| Summary | COSTS - Justified dismissal - Two day investigation meeting - Applicants filed challenge to determination - Respondent sought $6,000 as reasonable contribution to costs plus disbursements of $250 and payment for executive time of $500 - Applicant alleged reasonable contribution to respondent's costs would be $3,000 - Applicant alleged disbursements sought were excessive and opposed claim for executive time - Applicant submitted costs should not become payable until challenge determined - Both parties conducted their cases in straightforward manner - Just to award $2,750 as contribution to reasonably incurred costs - Also awarded disbursements of $100 - Applicants ordered to pay sums but order stayed pending Court's decision |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($2,750) ; Disbursements ($100) ; Order stayed pending Court decision |
| Cases Cited | Okeby v Computer Associates (NZ) Ltd [1994] 1 ERNZ 613;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 51a_06.pdf [pdf 12 KB] |