| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 28A/10 |
| Determination date | 16 March 2010 |
| Member | P Montgomery |
| Representation | M Timings ; P Washington |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Edwards v Tin Fillers Catering Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Length of investigation meeting not specified - Respondent represented by a director (“W”) - W claimed while represented respondent sought legal advice on preparation and presentation of evidence - Advised solicitor did not charge for advice and W not making claim for costs - W claimed for expenses that arose in course of defending respondent - W sought costs for one witness, time and research, and time for attending investigation meeting - Applicant claimed certain expenses could not be claimed where party self represented - Authority found W entitled to some contribution for time deployed for investigation meeting - Found expenses relating to copying, printing, parking, postage and stationery to be considered - Found applicant needed to meet some of expenses incurred by respondent but took into account applicant’s modest income and ability to meet substantial costs award - Applicant to pay $376.60 contribution to respondent’s reasonably incurred costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($250)(Preparation time)($90)(Witness expenses) ; Disbursements in favour of respondent ($36.60) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Open Systems Ltd v Pontifex [1995] 2 ERNZ 211 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 28a_10.pdf [pdf 23 KB] |