Maynard, A.L. v Neilson, M.D. [1988] FCA 336

Having regard to the fresh, critical evidence adduced in this Court (and not before the Commission), and in the exercise of discretionary power, it is proper to make no order for costs.

Parties: Applicant: Anthony Laurence Maynard; Respondent: Michael David Neilson
Jurisdiction: Australia
Judgment Date: 07 August 1988
Procedural Posture: Application / Costs Determination Following Judgment
Outcome: No order as to costs
Legal Topics: Racial Discrimination, Costs, Damages

Discrimination Law Racial Discrimination Costs Damages

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Parties

Anthony Laurence Maynard

Applicant

Michael David Neilson

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Application / Costs Determination Following Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether an order for costs should be made
2 Effect of fresh evidence on outcome
3 Appropriateness of damages awarded by Commission

Ratio Decidendi

Having regard to the fresh, critical evidence adduced in this Court (and not before the Commission), and in the exercise of discretionary power, it is proper to make no order for costs.

Court Disposition

No order as to costs

Orders

No order for costs