Narradine Pty Ltd & Anor v Mascot Steel and Tools Pty Ltd & Ors [2012] NSWSC 385

Narradine Pty Ltd & Anor v Mascot Steel and Tools Pty Ltd & Ors [2012] NSWSC 385

The court ordered Narradine Pty Ltd to provide security for the Defendants' costs because credible evidence suggested it was unlikely to be able to pay an adverse costs order; the presence of an individual co-plaintiff did not preclude an order, as there was no complete overlap of claims; and the timing, quantum, and form of security reflected only those claims attributable to Narradine.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
20 April 2012
Procedural Posture
Interlocutory Application / Application for Security for Costs Prior to Final Hearing
Outcome
Security for costs granted against the First Plaintiff; partial stay ordered pending provision of security; orders as to form and timing of security; liberty to apply as to costs of motion.
Legal Topics
['security for Costs' 'oppression in Corporations' 'breach of Partnership Agreement' 'misleading and Deceptive Conduct']
['civil Procedure' 'corporations Law'] ['security for Costs' 'oppression in Corporations' 'breach of Partnership Agreement' 'misleading and Deceptive Conduct']

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Procedural Posture

Interlocutory Application / Application for Security for Costs Prior to Final Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ["Whether the First Plaintiff should provide security for the Defendants' costs" 'Relevant factors for ordering security for costs in proceedings involving a corporate plaintiff and an individual co-plaintiff' 'Quantum and timing of security to be provided']

Ratio Decidendi

The court ordered Narradine Pty Ltd to provide security for the Defendants' costs because credible evidence suggested it was unlikely to be able to pay an adverse costs order; the presence of an individual co-plaintiff did not preclude an order, as there was no complete overlap of claims; and the timing, quantum, and form of security reflected only those claims attributable to Narradine.

Court Disposition

Security for costs granted against the First Plaintiff; partial stay ordered pending provision of security; orders as to form and timing of security; liberty to apply as to costs of motion.

Orders

  • ["The First Plaintiff provide security for the Defendants' costs in two tranches: $51,000 within 28 days and $17,000 no later than eight weeks before the final hearing." 'Form of security to be agreed or determined by Registrar.' 'Proceedings in respect of the First Plaintiff to be stayed if security not provided...