| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Christchurch 150 |
| Determination date | 06 October 2011 |
| Member | P Cheyne |
| Representation | R McFarlane ; A Baillie |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | McFarlane v Queenstown Accommodation Centre Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Partially successful claim – Length of investigation meeting not specified – Applicant was self-represented but sought some legal advice – Applicant sought full costs - Respondent claimed applicant’s costs related to mediation which should not be included in any costs assessment and as applicant largely unsuccessful should not be awarded full costs – Authority found no reason why applicant should not be awarded some costs as partially successful – Found at least two thirds of applicant’s legal costs related to issues other than mediation and half of that devoted to applicant’s successful claim – Respondent to pay applicant $200 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($200) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($79.96)(filing fee and postage) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Christchurch_150.pdf [pdf 13 KB] |