| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 39/10 |
| Determination date | 24 February 2010 |
| Member | P Cheyne |
| Representation | BJ Black (in person) ; BV Ridley |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Black v Ridley |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Applicant given leave to serve proceedings for recovery of arrears of wages and holiday pay on respondent who had moved overseas - Respondent declared bankrupt in New Zealand - Applicant sought to proceed with investigation meeting and obtain judgment against respondent so could pursue matter through office of Official Assignee - Authority found under Insolvency Act 2006 once respondent adjudicated bankrupt all proceedings to recover any debt provable in bankruptcy halted - Found applicant’s proceedings in Authority halted - Found if applicant wanted to pursue claims further had to take up matter with Official Assignee - Authority unable to assist applicant further |
| Result | Application dismissed ; No order for costs |
| Main Category | Practice & Procedure |
| Statutes | Insolvency Act 2006 s76(1) |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 39_10.pdf [pdf 13 KB] |