International Advisor Systems Pty Ltd v XYYX Pty Ltd & anor (Costs) [2008] NSWSC 312

International Advisor Systems Pty Ltd v XYYX Pty Ltd & anor (Costs) [2008] NSWSC 312

The cross-claim was bound to fail because the position on reliance necessary for its success was fundamentally inconsistent with XYYX's defence to the principal claim. Properly advised, the cross-claim should not have been pursued. This, combined with evidentiary deficiencies, justified indemnity costs against XYYX and Xin Yong.

Parties
Plaintiff/first Cross Defendant: International Advisor Systems Pty Ltd; First Defendant/cross Claimant: XYYX Pty Ltd; Second Defendant/cross Claimant: Xin Yong; Second Cross Defendant: Jonamill Pty Limited; Third Cross Defendant: Ren Zhou Lawyers
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
14 March 2008
Procedural Posture
Cross Claim (costs Determination) / Costs Order Following Substantive Judgment
Outcome
Cross-claimant to pay cross-defendant's costs on an indemnity basis
Legal Topics
Indemnity Costs, Inconsistent Pleadings, Misleading and Deceptive Conduct, Reliance
Costs Law Civil Procedure Indemnity Costs Inconsistent Pleadings Misleading and Deceptive Conduct Reliance

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Parties

International Advisor Systems Pty Ltd

Plaintiff/first Cross Defendant

XYYX Pty Ltd

First Defendant/cross Claimant

Xin Yong

Second Defendant/cross Claimant

Jonamill Pty Limited

Second Cross Defendant

Ren Zhou Lawyers

Third Cross Defendant

Procedural Posture

Cross Claim (costs Determination) / Costs Order Following Substantive Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether indemnity costs should be awarded for the cross-claim against Jonamill Pty Limited
  2. 2 Whether the cross-claim was improperly brought or maintained given inconsistent positions on reliance

Ratio Decidendi

The cross-claim was bound to fail because the position on reliance necessary for its success was fundamentally inconsistent with XYYX's defence to the principal claim. Properly advised, the cross-claim should not have been pursued. This, combined with evidentiary deficiencies, justified indemnity costs against XYYX and Xin Yong.

Court Disposition

Cross-claimant to pay cross-defendant's costs on an indemnity basis

Orders

  • XYYX Pty Ltd and Xin Yong must pay the cross-defendant Jonamill Pty Limited's costs on the indemnity basis