Reid v Wright [2014] NSWSC 904

Reid v Wright [2014] NSWSC 904

Ms Reid was entitled to a legible copy of Ms Wright's file notes, and the defendant delayed unnecessarily in providing transcription. Therefore, the defendant should pay the costs of the motion.

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Parties
Plaintiff: Christine Reid; Defendant: Diane Wright t/a D M Wright and Associates Solicitors
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
04 July 2014
Procedural Posture
Civil / Costs Determination Following Motion
Outcome
Defendant ordered to pay the plaintiff's costs of her motion filed 12 May 2014.
Legal Topics
Costs, Request for Transcription of Solicitor's File Notes, Delay in Complying, Necessity of Transcription
Civil Procedure Costs Request for Transcription of Solicitor's File Notes Delay in Complying Necessity of Transcription

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Parties

Christine Reid

Plaintiff

Diane Wright t/a D M Wright and Associates Solicitors

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Costs Determination Following Motion

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant should pay the costs of the plaintiff's motion for transcription of solicitor's file notes
  2. 2 Whether delay in compliance with request for transcription justifies a costs order

Ratio Decidendi

Ms Reid was entitled to a legible copy of Ms Wright's file notes, and the defendant delayed unnecessarily in providing transcription. Therefore, the defendant should pay the costs of the motion.

Court Disposition

Defendant ordered to pay the plaintiff's costs of her motion filed 12 May 2014.

Orders

  • Order the defendant to pay the plaintiff's costs of her motion filed 12 May 2014, assessed in the sum of $600.