State of New South Wales v Hamod & Ors [2011] NSWCA 376

State of New South Wales v Hamod & Ors [2011] NSWCA 376

There was no error in Harrison J's exercise of discretion in refusing set-off; the circumstances of the prior costs order and its nature remained relevant, and the conclusion reached was not unreasonable or unjust. The appeal fails as no House v The King error was established.

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Parties
Appellant: State of New South Wales; First Respondent: Anthony Hamod; Second Respondent: Simon Diab
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
06 December 2011
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Leave to Appeal and Substantive Appeal Decision
Outcome
Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed with costs (Hamod’s costs on a submitting basis)
Legal Topics
Costs, Set Off, Lien, Exercise of Discretion
Civil Procedure Costs Set Off Lien Exercise of Discretion

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Parties

State of New South Wales

Appellant

Anthony Hamod

First Respondent

Simon Diab

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Leave to Appeal and Substantive Appeal Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the State is entitled to set off costs payable to Anthony Hamod against costs payable by Hamod to the State
  2. 2 Whether the discretion in declining set-off was correctly exercised

Ratio Decidendi

There was no error in Harrison J's exercise of discretion in refusing set-off; the circumstances of the prior costs order and its nature remained relevant, and the conclusion reached was not unreasonable or unjust. The appeal fails as no House v The King error was established.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed with costs (Hamod’s costs on a submitting basis)

Orders

  • Leave to appeal granted and notice of appeal to be filed within seven days.
  • Appeal dismissed with costs, in the case of Mr Hamod the costs to be on a submitting basis.