Strategic Resources (Australia) Ltd v Ku-ring-gai Municipal Council & Anor [2000] NSWLEC 157

Strategic Resources (Australia) Ltd v Ku-ring-gai Municipal Council & Anor [2000] NSWLEC 157

On the Jan Yee test, the applicant was entitled to costs against the Council on a party/party basis as the relief sought was minimalist and justified; indemnity costs were not appropriate as circumstances did not warrant them.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
15 June 2000
Procedural Posture
Class 4 Proceedings / Costs Determination Following Resolution Without Full Hearing
Outcome
Applicant awarded costs against the Council on a party/party basis; second respondent ordered to meet own costs; exhibits returned.
Legal Topics
['costs' 'indemnity Costs' 'party/party Costs' 'development Application' 'compliance With Consent Conditions']
['planning and Environment Law'] ['costs' 'indemnity Costs' 'party/party Costs' 'development Application' 'compliance With Consent Conditions']

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Procedural Posture

Class 4 Proceedings / Costs Determination Following Resolution Without Full Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the applicant is entitled to costs against the first respondent.' 'Whether indemnity costs should be awarded.' 'Responsibility for costs of second respondent.']

Ratio Decidendi

On the Jan Yee test, the applicant was entitled to costs against the Council on a party/party basis as the relief sought was minimalist and justified; indemnity costs were not appropriate as circumstances did not warrant them.

Court Disposition

Applicant awarded costs against the Council on a party/party basis; second respondent ordered to meet own costs; exhibits returned.

Orders

  • ['The Second Respondent is ordered to meet all his own costs.' "The First Respondent is ordered to meet the Applicant's costs on a party/party basis." 'The exhibits will be returned.']