| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 131A/10 |
| Determination date | 11 August 2010 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | N Penney (in person) ; K Burson |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Penney v Fonterra Cooperative Group Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Unsuccessful application to reopen Authority investigation – Length of investigation meeting not specified – Respondent sought $2,000 as reasonable contribution to costs, plus $532 disbursements – Respondent claimed reasonable contribution appropriate when efforts made to resolve matters with applicant by agreement – Claimed costs award warranted as applicant persisting to challenge earlier Authority determination - Applicant argued impecunious as ward of the state – Authority accepted respondent’s claim persuasive and considered whether costs should be awarded to emphasis litigation not free – Found however, applicant impecunious and continuing determination to litigate issue would only increase costs – Found costs to lie where they fall appropriate in particular circumstances |
| Result | Costs to lie where they fall |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 131a_10.pdf [pdf 16 KB] |