| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 44/08 |
| Determination date | 22 April 2008 |
| Member | P Montgomery |
| Representation | P Petelo ; D Organ |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Tait v Dynasty Group Ltd |
| Summary | RECOVERY OF MONIES – Applicant claimed reimbursement of $400 expended on firewood bought on behalf of respondent – Respondent argued payment not made because applicant failed to provide tax invoice specifying certain details – Applicant argued as firewood supplier not registered for GST purposes only able to obtain basic invoice – Authority found invoice valid but lacked detail required by respondent – Respondent argued lack of detail in invoice prevented reimbursement – Found one of the more inane and disproportionately expensive cases put before Authority – Respondent argued applicant’s inability to secure tax invoice meant respondent unable to claim output tax refund – GOOD FAITH – Found applicant required to fund purchase for benefit of respondent – Found applicant attempted to secure invoice as required – Found respondent withholding reimbursement of $400 because would suffer loss of $44 when satisfied wood purchased and delivered breached good faith requirements – Respondent ordered to pay $400 to applicant for purchase made |
| Result | Recovery of monies ($400) (Expenses) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($250) |
| Main Category | Dispute |
| Statutes | ERA s4(1) |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 44_08.pdf [pdf 24 KB] |