| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 17/10 |
| Determination date | 19 January 2010 |
| Member | V Campbell |
| Representation | J Watson ; S Langton |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Pires v Norfolk Electrical & Mechanical Ltd t/a Climatech |
| Summary | COSTS - Dispute answered in favour of respondent - Successful recovery of monies counter claim - Less than one day investigation meeting - Respondent sought $3,000 contribution to costs - As no evidence as to actual costs incurred Authority unable to determine reasonableness of claim - Found daily tariff approach appropriate - Having regard to length of investigation meeting and in principled exercise of discretion applicant to pay $1,000 contribution to respondent’s costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($1,000) |
| 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: | aa 17_10.pdf [pdf 14 KB] |