Hercules Carparking Systems 2004 Pty Ltd v Gennie Holdings Pty Ltd [2021] NSWDC 50

Hercules Carparking Systems 2004 Pty Ltd v Gennie Holdings Pty Ltd [2021] NSWDC 50

The court was not satisfied on the balance of probabilities that either party had demonstrated there was reason to believe the other would be unable to meet an adverse costs order; even if so, considering the stage of proceedings, proportionality, and previous security paid, the court would not exercise discretion to order further security.

Parties
Plaintiff: Hercules Carparking Systems 2004 Pty Ltd; Defendant: Gennie Holdings Pty Ltd
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
08 March 2021
Procedural Posture
Civil / Notice of Motion for Security for Costs—interlocutory Procedural Rulings
Outcome
Both Notices of Motion for security for costs dismissed; costs of the motions are costs in the cause.
Legal Topics
Security for Costs, Corporations, Contracts
Civil Procedure Security for Costs Corporations Contracts

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Parties

Hercules Carparking Systems 2004 Pty Ltd

Plaintiff

Gennie Holdings Pty Ltd

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Notice of Motion for Security for Costs—interlocutory Procedural Rulings

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether security for costs should be ordered against the plaintiff under UCPR 42.21 or Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) s 1335
  2. 2 Whether security for costs should be ordered against the defendant on the cross-claim

Ratio Decidendi

The court was not satisfied on the balance of probabilities that either party had demonstrated there was reason to believe the other would be unable to meet an adverse costs order; even if so, considering the stage of proceedings, proportionality, and previous security paid, the court would not exercise discretion to order further security.

Court Disposition

Both Notices of Motion for security for costs dismissed; costs of the motions are costs in the cause.

Orders

  • The defendant's Notice of Motion filed 15 December 2020 is dismissed.
  • The plaintiff's Notice of Motion filed 8 February 2021 is dismissed.