| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Wellington 64 |
| Determination date | 27 April 2011 |
| Member | P R Stapp |
| Representation | M Smith ; G Taylor |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Lunt v Firth & Stephenson Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Unsuccessful claims by applicant – One day investigation meeting – Respondent sought $4,000 contribution to costs – Respondent claimed made Calderbank offer, no basis for departing from principle costs should follow event where successful and challenge of determination should not operate as stay of proceedings – Applicant submitted daily tariff applicable but award should be substantially lower than respondent’s claim, genuine matters required determination and Authority should consider reasonable preparation time – Authority found Calderbank principles inappropriate as respondent successful and costs to follow event – Found not unusual parties required representation and preparation required – Authority noted number of witnesses, matters not unusual and no unnecessary delays to increase respondent’s costs – Applicant to pay respondent contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($2,500) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Wellington_64.pdf [pdf 11 KB] |