Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch
Reference No [2011] NZERA Christchurch 149
Determination date 06 October 2011
Member J Crichton
Representation G Burness ; P Swarbrick
Location Christchurch
Parties Hill v Turners & Growers Ltd
Summary COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance – Length of investigation meeting not specified – Respondent sought $6,000 contribution towards costs – Applicant claimed could not afford to meet costs award - Authority found respondent’s costs increased by applicant raising irrelevant matters – Found applicant’s case not well prepared and overall had no viable chance of success – Found likely applicant had no ability to meet costs award – Found costs award not appropriate in interests of equity and good conscience – Costs to lie where they fall
Result Costs to lie where they fall
Main Category Costs
Number of Pages 4
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