Inspector Ross Wolf v NAIQ Pty Limited [2004] NSWIRComm 274

Inspector Ross Wolf v NAIQ Pty Limited [2004] NSWIRComm 274

The usual rule that costs follow the event should apply and no good reason was shown for departure; the defendant is entitled to costs after the prosecution's unsuccessful application for joint trials.

Parties
Prosecutor: Inspector Ross Wolf; Defendant: NAIQ Pty Limited
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
17 September 2004
Procedural Posture
Prosecution / Costs Determination After Interlocutory Motion
Outcome
Costs awarded in favour of the defendant.
Legal Topics
Costs, Interlocutory Proceedings, Separate Trials
Industrial Law Costs Interlocutory Proceedings Separate Trials

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Parties

Inspector Ross Wolf

Prosecutor

NAIQ Pty Limited

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Prosecution / Costs Determination After Interlocutory Motion

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether costs should follow the event after the prosecution's unsuccessful motion for joint trials

Ratio Decidendi

The usual rule that costs follow the event should apply and no good reason was shown for departure; the defendant is entitled to costs after the prosecution's unsuccessful application for joint trials.

Court Disposition

Costs awarded in favour of the defendant.

Orders

  • Costs in favour of NAIQ Pty Limited.