| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 149/09 |
| Determination date | 04 September 2009 |
| Member | P Montgomery |
| Representation | T Twomey ; R Gibson |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Howard v Inner City Inter Agency Trust |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Two day investigation meeting - Respondent's challenge withdrawn - Applicant sought contribution to actual costs of $8,493 - Respondent argued was Trust relying on donations and sought Authority exercise equity and good conscience - Authority found costs must follow event - Found applicant entitled to $2,700 as contribution to reasonably incurred costs - Parties directed to arrange instalment schedule |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($2,700) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(filing fee) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Hanover Group Ltd v Finnigan unreported, Perkins J, 31 Jul 2006, AC 41/06;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 149_09.pdf [pdf 16 KB] |