| 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 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Christchurch_149.pdf [pdf 17 KB] |