| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 325A/08 |
| Determination date | 04 November 2008 |
| Member | M Urlich |
| Representation | C Causer (Applicant in person) ; E Mann |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Causer v Gleeson & Cox Transport Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Half day investigation meeting - Respondent sought full costs of $3,308 including disbursements - Argued was wholly successful party, claim was unrealistic and unsubstantiated and offer made by respondent rejected - Applicant argued unfairly treated and did not feel should have to contribute to costs - Authority found no grounds for indemnity costs in case - Costs to follow event - Respondent entitled to contribution to costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($1,000) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Statutes | ERA Second Schedule cl15 |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 325a_08.pdf [pdf 22 KB] |