Yu v Wei (No 3) [2021] NSWDC 818

Yu v Wei (No 3) [2021] NSWDC 818

Given the joint representation, related party status between Mr Wei and Top Pacific Group, mixed success on issues, and that no significant exclusive costs can be safely identified, the proper order is no order as to the costs of the first defendant. The circumstances did not justify a departure from this fair outcome.

Parties
Plaintiff: Guo Jun Yu; First Defendant: Park Zuliang Wei; Second Defendant: Top Pacific Group Pty Ltd
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
12 February 2021
Procedural Posture
Civil / Post Judgment Costs Application
Outcome
No order as to the costs of the first defendant.
Legal Topics
Costs, Party/party, Discretion in Costs Orders, Joint Representation, Multiple Parties, Related Parties in Litigation
Civil Procedure Costs Party/party Discretion in Costs Orders Joint Representation Multiple Parties Related Parties in Litigation

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Parties

Guo Jun Yu

Plaintiff

Park Zuliang Wei

First Defendant

Top Pacific Group Pty Ltd

Second Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Post Judgment Costs Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Proper costs order for first defendant when proceedings involve multiple parties and joint representation
  2. 2 Whether costs should follow the event per general rule
  3. 3 Application of exceptions to costs following the event, especially with related parties and shared representation

Ratio Decidendi

Given the joint representation, related party status between Mr Wei and Top Pacific Group, mixed success on issues, and that no significant exclusive costs can be safely identified, the proper order is no order as to the costs of the first defendant. The circumstances did not justify a departure from this fair outcome.

Court Disposition

No order as to the costs of the first defendant.

Orders

  • No order as to the costs of the first defendant in the proceedings.