| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Auckland 337 |
| Determination date | 27 July 2011 |
| Member | V Campbell |
| Representation | A Singh ; J Alcorn |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Smith v Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections |
| Summary | COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance – One day investigation meeting – Respondent sought contribution to $23,317 total costs – Authority found no invoices provided to show how legal fees incurred – Found without proof difficult to establish whether legal fees reasonable – Found applicant should not be burdened with respondent’s choice to engage out of town counsel – Applicant claimed in receipt of Work and Income New Zealand support – Found no other proof applicant unable to sustain award of costs against applicant - $1,000 contribution to costs appropriate |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($1,000) ; Disbursements in favour of respondent ($676.24)(Office service fees) |
| 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_Auckland_337.pdf [pdf 10 KB] |