| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 130A/06 |
| Hearing date | 5 Sep 2006 |
| Determination date | 26 September 2006 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | P Butler ; T Mackenzie |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Carson v Lancaster |
| Summary | COSTS - Authority found no employment relationship - Investigation meeting of half a day - Respondent sought contribution to costs of $6,430 reasonable- Applicant submitted costs should lie where they fall as had obtained concessions from respondent during investigation meeting - Authority did not accept logic of this claim - Applicant ordered to pay contribution to costs of $2,000 |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($2,000) |
| Cases Cited | Harwood v Next Homes Ltd [2003] 2 ERNZ 433;PBO Ltd(formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 130a_06.pdf [pdf 31 KB] |