| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 115/10 |
| Determination date | 11 May 2010 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | G Burness ; P Weeks |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Miller v Pit Stop Couriers (2005) Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Applicant’s claim withdrawn before determination issued – Half day investigation meeting – Applicant claimed costs of $1,462 – Respondent claimed costs of $4,750 – Authority found respondent put to significant expense in defending claim later withdrawn – Found unreasonable respondent should meet applicant’s costs – Found applicant should have withdrawn claim after reaching agreement about costs – Found neither applicant nor respondent in strong financial position – $1,000 contribution to costs appropriate |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($1,000) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 115_10.pdf [pdf 15 KB] |