Gannon v Wave Trauma Centre [2009] NIIT 352_07IT (05 January 2009)

The tribunal found no procedural error or denial of natural justice and confirmed that VAT may be included in costs awards; thus, the original costs order stands.

Citation: [2009] NIIT 352_07IT
Parties: Claimant: Paul Gannon; Respondent: Wave Trauma Centre
Jurisdiction: Northern Ireland
Judgment Date: 05 January 2009
Procedural Posture: Industrial Tribunal Review Application / Decision on Application for Review of Costs Order
Outcome: Application for review refused; original costs order confirmed.
Legal Topics: Costs, Review of Tribunal Decision, Natural Justice, VAT on Costs

Employment Law Costs Review of Tribunal Decision Natural Justice VAT on Costs

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Parties

Paul Gannon

Claimant

Wave Trauma Centre

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Industrial Tribunal Review Application / Decision on Application for Review of Costs Order

Legal Issues

1 Whether the tribunal's decision to order the claimant to pay costs including VAT should be reviewed in the interests of justice

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found no procedural error or denial of natural justice and confirmed that VAT may be included in costs awards; thus, the original costs order stands.

Court Disposition

Application for review refused; original costs order confirmed.

Orders

Claimant to pay respondent £500 plus VAT (£587.50) as costs.