| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 135A/10 |
| Determination date | 17 September 2010 |
| Member | H Doyle |
| Representation | G Martin ; W Marchant |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Fulton v Canstaff Ltd & Anor |
| Other Parties | Canstaff Ashburton Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Successful personal grievance – One day investigation meeting – Applicant sought $3,000 contribution to total costs of $8,879 – Respondent claimed matter not complicated and no unusual features – Respondent argued applicant’s claims inflated and possible award substantially less than legal costs incurred – Respondent claimed costs should lie where they fall – Authority found nothing complicated or unusual about investigation meeting and respondent did not cause unnecessary additional costs – Respondent claimed applicant’s claim for time stood down not successful – Found adjustment made for unsuccessful claim for time stood down - $2,700 contribution to costs appropriate – Question of wages unresolved |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($2,700) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Chief Executive of Department of Corrections v Tawhiwhirangi [2008] ERNZ 73;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 135a_10.pdf [pdf 12 KB] |