| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Christchurch 153 |
| Determination date | 07 October 2011 |
| Member | P Cheyne |
| Representation | J Marquet ; D Hudson |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Smaill v Sims Brothers (1992) Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Successful personal grievance – Two day investigation meeting – Applicant failed to provide breakdown of costs – Applicant claimed full costs appropriate due to respondent’s conduct – Authority found respondent’s conduct outside function of Authority’s costs jurisdiction – Found was standard claim, although time wasted as applicant failed to ensure evidence disclosed prior to investigation meeting and modest reduction of daily tariff appropriate – Respondent to pay applicant $5,000 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($5,000) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70) |
| 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_Christchurch_153.pdf [pdf 12 KB] |