| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 167A/07 |
| Determination date | 25 October 2007 |
| Member | R Arthur |
| Representation | J Hannan ; D France |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Rillstone v Product Sourcing International 2000 Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - Applicant sought contribution of $24,585 to full costs of $37,251 - Calderbank offer of $32,000 declined by respondent - Respondent argued Calderbank should not be considered as more than award to applicant as after tax - Disputed matter complex, submitted applicant's costs excessive - Authority took into account Calderbank offer, unnecessary costs incurred by applicant and issues resulting from witness statements - Reasonable costs calculated as $4,000 and $500 allowed for procedural issue |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($4,500) ; Disbursements ($370) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Harwood v Next Homes Ltd [2003] 2 ERNZ 433;PBO Ltd(formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808;Rillstone v Product Sourcing International 2000 Ltd unreported, R Arthur, 7 June 2007, AA 167/07 |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 167a_07.pdf [pdf 24 KB] |