Sweeney v R & D Coffey Pty Ltd & Anor [2004] NSWSC 938

Sweeney v R & D Coffey Pty Ltd & Anor [2004] NSWSC 938

The applicant failed to adduce sufficient evidence to support his claim of non-service of relevant documents or demonstrate non-compliance with service provisions. Even if minor procedural deficiencies had occurred, the applicant did not establish prejudice or lack of substantive utility in disturbing the costs assessment determinations. Thus, the relief sought was refused and the notice of motion dismissed.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
15 October 2004
Procedural Posture
Notice of Motion in Civil Proceedings (costs Assessment) / Application to Set Aside Costs Assessment Certificates and Related Judgment
Outcome
Notice of motion dismissed; applicant to pay costs of the notice of motion; exhibit may be returned.
Legal Topics
['costs Assessment' 'service of Documents' 'setting Aside Judgment' 'appeal Procedures' 'substituted Service']
['civil Procedure' 'costs'] ['costs Assessment' 'service of Documents' 'setting Aside Judgment' 'appeal Procedures' 'substituted Service']

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Procedural Posture

Notice of Motion in Civil Proceedings (costs Assessment) / Application to Set Aside Costs Assessment Certificates and Related Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether there was non-service of formal cost orders and applications justifying setting aside the certificates and judgment' 'Whether the onus was met by the applicant to show non-compliance with procedural requirements' 'Whether, on the evidence presented, there was utility or merit in disturbing the determinations of the costs assessor']

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant failed to adduce sufficient evidence to support his claim of non-service of relevant documents or demonstrate non-compliance with service provisions. Even if minor procedural deficiencies had occurred, the applicant did not establish prejudice or lack of substantive utility in disturbing the costs assessment determinations. Thus, the relief sought was refused and the notice of motion dismissed.

Court Disposition

Notice of motion dismissed; applicant to pay costs of the notice of motion; exhibit may be returned.

Orders

  • ['The notice of motion is dismissed.' 'The applicant is to pay the costs of the notice of motion.' 'The exhibit may be returned.']