Commonwealth Bank of Australia v Khoury; Khoury v Commonwealth Bank of Australia [2014] NSWSC 691

Commonwealth Bank of Australia v Khoury; Khoury v Commonwealth Bank of Australia [2014] NSWSC 691

The Khourys' failure to execute the confidentiality deed in a timely manner and to indicate their intention regarding expert evidence necessitated the costs-incurring directions hearings; therefore, they should bear those costs.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
20 June 2014
Procedural Posture
Costs Application in Civil Proceedings / Post Directions Hearings Costs Determination
Outcome
Costs order against the Khourys for specified directions hearings
Legal Topics
['costs' 'directions Hearings' 'failure to Comply With Procedural Requirements']
['civil Procedure'] ['costs' 'directions Hearings' 'failure to Comply With Procedural Requirements']

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Procedural Posture

Costs Application in Civil Proceedings / Post Directions Hearings Costs Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Who should bear the costs of the directions hearings on 2 May 2014, 16 May 2014, and 20 June 2014']

Ratio Decidendi

The Khourys' failure to execute the confidentiality deed in a timely manner and to indicate their intention regarding expert evidence necessitated the costs-incurring directions hearings; therefore, they should bear those costs.

Court Disposition

Costs order against the Khourys for specified directions hearings

Orders

  • ['The costs of directions hearings of 2 May 2014, 16 May 2014 and 20 June 2014 to be borne by the Khourys']