| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Auckland 199 |
| Determination date | 12 May 2011 |
| Member | J Wilson |
| Representation | C Taylor ; C Andrews |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Liu v South Pacific Timber (1990) Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Unsuccessful jurisdiction claim – Investigation meeting less than one day – Respondent claimed $4,500 contribution to costs appropriate as parties required to prepare extensive submissions and prepare for two telephone conferences – Applicant submitted matter did not involve complex areas of law and $2,000 award appropriate – Authority noted parties required to participate in two conference calls and submissions assisted Authority in dealing with issues reasonably efficiently – Applicant to pay respondent contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($3,500) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Bell-Booth v Wingate + Farquhar Ltd unreported, Dumbleton A, 2 September 2010, AA 308A/10;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Auckland_199.pdf [pdf 12 KB] |