| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 57A/06 |
| Hearing date | 19 May 2006 |
| Determination date | 03 October 2006 |
| Member | P Montgomery |
| Representation | H Russ ; K Kereru |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Mulligan v Kelly |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful personal grievance - 3 1/2 hour investigation meeting - Applicant sought full representative/client costs of $6,023 including significant disbursements of about $2,000 - Applicant alleged respondent unhelpful and uncooperative - Calderbank like offer made by applicant not relevant as respondent unsuccessful - Respondent drew Authority's attention to limited means and significant costs incurred after Authority hearing but no evidence provided - Claimed would suffer financial hardship if ordered to pay costs - No basis for full costs - Authority prepared to take applicants difficult behaviour into account - Contribution of $2,000 appropriate |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($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 57a_06.pdf [pdf 28 KB] |