Savings Factory Pty Ltd v Daniel & Ors [2007] NSWSC 1343

Savings Factory Pty Ltd v Daniel & Ors [2007] NSWSC 1343

Neither the costs agreement nor the statute made PwC's costs above $2,500 irrecoverable solely due to the absence of a revised written estimate. The $2,500 was an estimate, not a cap, and the plaintiff was liable for fair and reasonable costs as assessed.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
23 November 2007
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
Amended Summons dismissed
Legal Topics
['costs Assessment' 'costs Agreement' 'legal Services Fees' 'disclosure Obligations']
['costs' 'contract Law'] ['costs Assessment' 'costs Agreement' 'legal Services Fees' 'disclosure Obligations']

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Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the costs agreement capped fees at $2,500 or required a further estimate in writing before charging above $2,500' 'Whether failure to provide a revised costs estimate rendered further charges irrecoverable under contract or statute']

Ratio Decidendi

Neither the costs agreement nor the statute made PwC's costs above $2,500 irrecoverable solely due to the absence of a revised written estimate. The $2,500 was an estimate, not a cap, and the plaintiff was liable for fair and reasonable costs as assessed.

Court Disposition

Amended Summons dismissed

Orders

  • ["Assessor's decision affirmed."]