CT Money Pty Ltd & Ors v GJ & SG Thompson Pty Limited & Anor [2011] NSWSC 1468

CT Money Pty Ltd & Ors v GJ & SG Thompson Pty Limited & Anor [2011] NSWSC 1468

Given Thompson's failure and inability to provide ordered security for costs and the likelihood this will not change, together with the impending trial and prejudice to Darranda, the only appropriate order is to dismiss the second cross-claim under UCPR r 42.21(3).

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
02 November 2011
Procedural Posture
Interlocutory Application / Application for Dismissal of Second Cross Claim for Failure to Provide Security for Costs
Outcome
Second cross-claim dismissed with costs.
Legal Topics
['security for Costs' 'dismissal of Proceedings' 'cross Claims' 'indemnity' 'procedure']

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Procedural Posture

Interlocutory Application / Application for Dismissal of Second Cross Claim for Failure to Provide Security for Costs

  1. 1 ["Whether cross-claimant's failure to provide security for costs justifies dismissal of second cross-claim under UCPR r 42.21(3)" 'Relevant considerations for court in dismissing cross-claim for non-compliance with security order']

Ratio Decidendi

Given Thompson's failure and inability to provide ordered security for costs and the likelihood this will not change, together with the impending trial and prejudice to Darranda, the only appropriate order is to dismiss the second cross-claim under UCPR r 42.21(3).

Court Disposition

Second cross-claim dismissed with costs.

Orders

  • ['The second cross-claim is dismissed with costs.' "The second cross-claimant is to pay the second cross-defendant's costs of the motion filed 17 October 2011."]