Staff Development & Training Centre Pty Ltd v Commonwealth of Australia [2005] FCA 1643

Staff Development & Training Centre Pty Ltd v Commonwealth of Australia [2005] FCA 1643

Given the applicant is impecunious, making an order for security for costs would stifle its claim. There is an arguable case on the merits that cannot be deemed vexatious or frivolous. The delay by the Commonwealth in seeking security is a relevant factor. In the exercise of discretion, it is inappropriate to order security for costs and the application should be dismissed.

Parties
Applicant: The Staff Development and Training Centre Pty Ltd; Respondent: Commonwealth of Australia
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
15 November 2005
Procedural Posture
Application / Motion for Security for Costs
Outcome
Application dismissed
Legal Topics
Security for Costs, Corporations, Federal Court Procedure
Practice and Procedure Security for Costs Corporations Federal Court Procedure

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Parties

The Staff Development and Training Centre Pty Ltd

Applicant

Commonwealth of Australia

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Application / Motion for Security for Costs

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether an order for security for costs should be made against the applicant corporation
  2. 2 Whether the delay in bringing the application is a relevant factor
  3. 3 Whether the applicant's claim is vexatious or frivolous

Ratio Decidendi

Given the applicant is impecunious, making an order for security for costs would stifle its claim. There is an arguable case on the merits that cannot be deemed vexatious or frivolous. The delay by the Commonwealth in seeking security is a relevant factor. In the exercise of discretion, it is inappropriate to order security for costs and the application should be dismissed.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

  • The application for security for costs is dismissed.
  • Costs are reserved.