| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | WA 68A/09 |
| Hearing date | 28 Apr 2009 |
| Determination date | 29 July 2009 |
| Member | G J Wood |
| Representation | N Dunning ; S Fairclough |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Singh v Eric James & Associates Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Unsuccessful jurisdiction claim – Length of investigation meeting not specified - Respondent sought award of $6,500 contribution to costs plus travel disbursements of $1,227 – Respondent argued successful opposition to applicant’s case to have all matters determined by Authority at one hearing - Applicant argued respondent made no attempt to mediate matter as required in contract - Authority found $3,000 costs appropriate – Found travel expenses not appropriate – Respondent required to travel to Wellington for hearing - Disbursements reduced by half to $613 – Costs awarded in favour of respondent |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($3,000) ; Disbursements in favour of respondent ($613.60) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
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