| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Wellington 144 |
| Determination date | 15 September 2011 |
| Member | G J Wood |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Waldman v Farmlands Trading Society Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance – One and a half day investigation meeting – Respondent sought $22,500 contribution towards costs – Respondent claimed as applicant did not accept $5,000 Calderbank offer and unsuccessful in all claims daily tariff should be increased to $5,000 and two days’ preparation allowed for – Applicant claimed $4,500 contribution towards costs appropriate but could not afford to pay sum even in instalments – Applicant provided statutory declaration of inability to pay – Authority found declaration dealt only with income not assets and liabilities and applicant owned house although mortgaged – Found ordinarily $4,500 appropriate contribution but as applicant did not accept reasonable offer appropriate starting point $7,500 – Found applicant could meet costs if increased loan and would cause no unnecessary hardship to applicant – Applicant to pay respondent $7,500 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($7,500) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Wellington_144.pdf [pdf 11 KB] |