| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | WA 28/07 |
| Hearing date | 1 Dec 2006 |
| Determination date | 15 February 2007 |
| Member | P R Stapp |
| Representation | N Harding ; M Nutsford |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Francis Weston t/a Sportscar World v Fraser |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful application to reopen Authority's original investigation - Application decided on the papers - Respondent sought actual costs of $2,316 - Applicant suggested costs should lie where they fall - Alternatively, argued should not exceed it's contribution - Applications chance of success minimal to extent should not have been pursued - Costs to follow event as respondent incurred unnecessary costs defending application - Applicant also argued challenge made to Employment Court and if respondent won would be adequately compensated for the cost of reopening Authority investigation from earlier remedies required to be put into court - Authority rejected submission respondent 's remedies in earlier proceedings should absorb costs of current application - Appropriate contribution fixed at two thirds of claim |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($1544.10) ; Disbursements ($58.80) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | wa 28_07.pdf [pdf 14 KB] |