[2013] NZEmpC 58 O’Hagan v Waitomo Adventures Ltd [pdf, 125 KB]
...incurred the costs claimed. [20] Mr Hayes characterised the defence as “gold-plated” and “extravagant.” I do not accept that that is an accurate description of the defendant’s approach to the litigation. He also submitted that the Law Society should be invited to assess whether the invoices submitted for payment were fair and reasonable. It is the Court’s task, in deciding an application for costs, to determine the actual costs incurred and whether they were reasona...