The appellant failed to attend the scheduled hearing due to a scheduling error and requested an adjournment by phone.
The respondent opposed the adjournment and requested costs of $3,000 for travel and witness expenses.
The Tribunal granted the adjournment, finding that the appellant's error did not warrant dismissing the appeal.
However, the Tribunal ordered the appellant to pay $3,000 in costs to the respondent as a condition of continuing the appeal.
