| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 145A/08 |
| Determination date | 18 November 2008 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | R Davidson ; P Zwart |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Thomson v Metros Publishing Group Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful personal grievance - 1ï¾½ day investigation meeting - Applicant sought significant contribution to costs of $7,415 - Respondent argued costs in Authority typically modest and principles applicable would not favour magnitude sought - Submitted should not be liable for additional costs applicant incurred due to Authority summoning witness - Also argued applicant not wholly successful in matter - Authority took all matters into account and found applicant entitled to $4,750 as contribution to costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($4,750); (Filing fee) ($70) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808;White (formerly X) v Auckland District Health Board unreported, Colgan, CJ, 15 October 2007, AC 10A/07 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 145a_08.pdf [pdf 16 KB] |