| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 212/09 |
| Determination date | 11 December 2009 |
| Member | P Cheyne |
| Representation | D McIntosh (in person) ; J Marquet |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | McIntosh & Ors v John Owens t/a Kiwi Security |
| Other Parties | 2 |
| Summary | COSTS – Proceedings withdrawn shortly before scheduled investigation meeting – Parties directed to mediation in phone conference – Applicant advised of unavailability shortly before mediation – Respondent and counsel appeared briefly – Respondent failed to provide information about time or counsel’s rate – Authority found general approach to disregard legal costs incurred during mediation – Found daily tariff approach not appropriate because no investigation meeting – Authority considered costs reasonably incurred – $1,000 contribution to costs appropriate |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($1,000) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Limited) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 212_09.pdf [pdf 11 KB] |