| Restrictions | Includes non-publication order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 50A/09 |
| Determination date | 24 June 2009 |
| Member | H Doyle |
| Representation | G Martin ; M Singleton |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | V v Dr W and X Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Partially successful practice and procedure application – Length of investigation meeting not specified - Applicant sought full solicitor-client costs of $1,237 – Applicant claimed unnecessary costs incurred due to respondent’s failure to comply with settlement agreement – Respondent claimed costs to lie where they fall because applicant failed to discontinue proceedings pursuant to agreement and respondent made generous settlement offer – Authority found applicant entitled to reasonable contribution to costs of $618 – Found respondent’s failure to adhere to settlement agreement and unsuccessful attempt to vary agreement caused unnecessary costs - Costs in favour of applicant |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($618.75) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Statutes | ERA s137 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 50a_09.pdf [pdf 19 KB] |