| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Christchurch 84 |
| Determination date | 16 June 2011 |
| Member | P Cheyne |
| Representation | R Hancock ; N Bolstad |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Keeble v Shamrock Pastures Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Successful personal grievance – Less than one day investigation meeting – Applicant sought $8,797 full costs – Applicant claimed respondent rejected Calderbank offer – Respondent sought costs to lie where they fall or costs to be reduced to reflect applicant’s contribution to circumstances giving rise to grievance – Authority found Calderbank offer irrelevant because applicant successful – Found matter simple with few actual disputes – Found no justification for indemnity costs – Found no reduction to reflect applicant’s contributory conduct as would amount to double penalty - $750 contribution to costs appropriate |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($750) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Christchurch_84.pdf [pdf 10 KB] |