| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 153A/10 |
| Determination date | 24 September 2010 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | J Beck ; J Farrow |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Horn v Well Dunedin/Dunedin Primary Health Organisation |
| Summary | COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance – Close to two day investigation meeting – Respondent argued in particular circumstances full costs may be justified – Authority noted of particular importance in case that not in accordance with Authority’s jurisprudence for successful parties to expect anything more than contribution to costs – Authority found appropriate daily tariff to work from was $3,500 which was within range of rates identified from contemporary cases – Authority noted costs trend upwards over time with increase in fees charged by representatives – Found because matter finished early on final half day costs to be fixed at $6,500 – Found respondent entitled to $6,500 contribution to costs – Found applicant not in financial position to enable prompt payment – Found applicant entitled to have reasonable opportunity to pay sum over time |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($6,500) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 153a_10.pdf [pdf 17 KB] |