Bowers v NSW Legal Services Commissioner and Ors (Costs) [2021] NSWSC 1357

Bowers v NSW Legal Services Commissioner and Ors (Costs) [2021] NSWSC 1357

Since the NSW Legal Services Commissioner and Ms Bridgett were successful, and no reason existed to depart from the general rule, the plaintiff is ordered to pay their costs, including costs of the amended notice of motion.

Parties
Plaintiff: James Richard Bowers; First Defendant: Madeleine Bridgett; Second Defendant: James Behringer; Third Defendant: Harris & Co; Fourth Defendant: Alvin Ng; Fifth Defendant: NSW Legal Services Commissioner
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
25 October 2021
Procedural Posture
Costs Application / Post Judgment Costs Determination
Outcome
Plaintiff ordered to pay costs to the NSW Legal Services Commissioner and to Ms Madeleine Bridgett, as agreed or assessed.
Legal Topics
Costs
Civil Procedure Costs

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Parties

James Richard Bowers

Plaintiff

Madeleine Bridgett

First Defendant

James Behringer

Second Defendant

Harris & Co

Third Defendant

Alvin Ng

Fourth Defendant

NSW Legal Services Commissioner

Fifth Defendant

Procedural Posture

Costs Application / Post Judgment Costs Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether costs should be awarded against the plaintiff in favour of the successful defendants, specifically the NSW Legal Services Commissioner and Ms Madeleine Bridgett

Ratio Decidendi

Since the NSW Legal Services Commissioner and Ms Bridgett were successful, and no reason existed to depart from the general rule, the plaintiff is ordered to pay their costs, including costs of the amended notice of motion.

Court Disposition

Plaintiff ordered to pay costs to the NSW Legal Services Commissioner and to Ms Madeleine Bridgett, as agreed or assessed.

Orders

  • The plaintiff is to pay the costs of the New South Wales Legal Services Commissioner of the proceedings, including the costs of the amended notice of motion filed by the plaintiff and dated 28 April 2021, as agreed or assessed.
  • The plaintiff is to pay the costs of Ms Madeleine Bridgett of the amended notice of motion filed by the plaintiff and dated 28 April 2021, as agreed or assessed.