| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Christchurch 112 |
| Determination date | 29 July 2011 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | B Gillanders ; J O'Neill |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Kyle v HA & FM Brittenden Partnership |
| Summary | COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance – Less than one day investigation meeting – Respondent sought $3,375 full costs – Respondent made Calderbank offer – Applicant claimed would be rough justice to make costs award – Authority found respondent’s counsel’s services timely and cost effective – Found Calderbank offer timely – Found respondent in better position to absorb costs than applicant – Applicant to pay $1,500 contribution to respondent’s costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($1,500) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Christchurch_112.pdf [pdf 13 KB] |