| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 53A/07 |
| Hearing date | 22 Jun 2007 |
| Determination date | 22 June 2007 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | R Webster ; D Marriott |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Perry v Tom Ryan Cartage Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful personal grievance - 1ï¾½ day investigation meeting - Applicant sought contribution of $5,500 to total costs of $6,053 including disbursements - Respondent sought to limit contribution to $500 and made observations about unhelpful approach adopted by applicant's advocate - Both advocates had obligation to engage with each other on professional basis and must bear part of blame for inability to develop relationship - Appropriate award of costs to applicant in circumstances $3,000 |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($3,000) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd(formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 53a_07.pdf [pdf 15 KB] |