| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 165/10 |
| Determination date | 23 August 2010 |
| Member | M B Loftus |
| Representation | T McGunn ; N Wessels (in person) |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Diesel Doctor Ltd v Wessels |
| Summary | COSTS – Applicant claimed costs incurred in obtaining respondent’s compliance with mediated settlement – Applicant sought $835 contribution to actual costs of $1,113 – Applicant claimed actions by respondent indicated failure to settle promptly deliberate – Respondent argued reluctant to conclude agreed settlement and considered there was unresolved matter – Respondent denied deliberately delayed compliance – Authority accepted applicant’s argument that respondent’s late compliance necessitated preparation – Authority not impressed with respondent’s arguments – Found respondent entered settlement and must be assumed knew ramifications given accompanied by counsel at mediation – Found respondent obliged to comply – Found contribution towards applicant’s costs justified in circumstances – Found appropriate to award full costs sought |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($835.31) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 165_10.pdf [pdf 13 KB] |