| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | WA 146A/10 |
| Determination date | 14 December 2010 |
| Member | G J Wood |
| Representation | D Armstrong (in person) ; D Law |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Armstrong v Signature Homes Hawke's Bay Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Unsuccessful jurisdiction claim – One day investigation meeting – Respondent sought $6,000 contribution to costs – Respondent claimed applicant on notice chances of success slim – Applicant claimed respondent admitted guilt and should bear burden of costs – Respondent claimed applicant’s speculation inaccurate – Authority found if applicant not informed of possible liability in costs, applicant not absolved of liability – Found applicant on notice of likelihood of liability in costs – Found applicant liable for contribution to costs – Found matter dealt with reasonably efficiently and no factors to increase or reduce award – Found no evidence of applicant being unable to meet payment of costs over time – $3,000 contribution to costs appropriate |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Eden v Rutherford & Bond Toyota Ltd [2010] NZCA 399;Singh v Eric James & Associates Ltd [2010] NZEMPC 1 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | wa 146a_10.pdf [pdf 15 KB] |