| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Wellington 47 |
| Determination date | 28 March 2011 |
| Member | D Asher |
| Representation | J Richardson, K Paterson ; S Quinn (in person) |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Goodwin v Quinn and Anor |
| Other Parties | Kapiti Coast Holdings Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Successful arrears claim – Half day investigation meeting – Authority found respondent’s failure to participate in process contributed significantly to costs unnecessarily incurred by applicant – Respondent disputed amount of time claimed in applicant’s account – Found costs claimed by applicant fair and reasonable – Found Authority’s involvement in substantive matter ended and res judicata applied – $1,500 contribution to costs appropriate |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($1,500) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | PBO Limited (formerly Rush Security Limited) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Wellington_47.pdf [pdf 15 KB] |