| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 129/09 |
| Determination date | 12 August 2009 |
| Member | P Montgomery |
| Representation | B Climo ; D Kilpatrick |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Avery v New Wool Products Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Length of investigation meeting not specified - Respondent sought contribution to total costs of $18,654.94 - Applicant claimed not in financial position to meet costs award - Applicant provided evidence of illness and injury restricting ability to work - Authority found applicant’s financial position serious, although some supporting documents relatively old - Found respondent put to considerable cost successfully defending claim and entitled to contribution to reasonably incurred costs - Authority found taking into account principle costs awards should be modest and was equity and good conscience jurisdiction applicant to pay $1,200 contribution to respondent’s costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($1,200) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 129_09.pdf [pdf 63 KB] |