| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 2A/07 |
| Hearing date | 1 Feb 2007 |
| Determination date | 19 March 2007 |
| Member | H Doyle |
| Representation | C Smith ; R Chapman & S Bar |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | O'Kelly-Barnes v Tillermans (2003) Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Less than one day investigation meeting - Applicant sought contribution of $4,000 to total costs of $6,318 plus $88 disbursements - Respondent argued costs should lie where they fall - Authority took into account applicant's limited success and Calderbank offer made by respondent - Applicant submitted respondent's failure to provide employment agreement should also be considered but purpose of costs not to punish unsuccessful party - Applicant entitled to fair and reasonable contribution of $1,500 |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($1,500); Disbursements ($88.41) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd(formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 2a_07.pdf [pdf 22 KB] |