LFDB v MS S M (No 2) [2018] FCA 2062

LFDB v MS S M (No 2) [2018] FCA 2062

Given the nature and conduct of the proceedings, and the evidence led by the respondent, the respondent is entitled to a lump sum costs order in the sum of $20,950, reflecting 75% of solicitors' fees, 100% of counsel's fees, and 75% of solicitors' fees in respect of the lump sum costs application.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
20 December 2018
Procedural Posture
Costs Application / Post Judgment Costs Determination
Outcome
Application for lump sum costs allowed.
Legal Topics
['costs' 'lump Sum Costs' 'bankruptcy Notice Proceedings']
['civil Procedure'] ['costs' 'lump Sum Costs' 'bankruptcy Notice Proceedings']

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Procedural Posture

Costs Application / Post Judgment Costs Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether costs should be fixed in a lump sum; If so, the appropriate quantum of lump sum costs']

Ratio Decidendi

Given the nature and conduct of the proceedings, and the evidence led by the respondent, the respondent is entitled to a lump sum costs order in the sum of $20,950, reflecting 75% of solicitors' fees, 100% of counsel's fees, and 75% of solicitors' fees in respect of the lump sum costs application.

Court Disposition

Application for lump sum costs allowed.

Orders

  • ["The applicant pay the respondent's costs on a lump sum basis in the sum of $20,950."]