Li v Wu [2013] FCA 1265

Li v Wu [2013] FCA 1265

Although the applicant failed in some subsidiary claims, success on the fundamental claim and the course of the proceedings did not justify reduction of costs; the respondent's conduct was responsible for the broader context and additional time and expense.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
29 November 2013
Procedural Posture
Civil Proceeding / Post Judgment (costs Determination)
Outcome
Respondent to pay applicant's costs as agreed or taxed.
Legal Topics
['costs']
['civil Procedure'] ['costs']

Case Brief

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 1 Authorities cited 2 Party arguments 2 Amounts and remedies 1
Sign in to unlock

Procedural Posture

Civil Proceeding / Post Judgment (costs Determination)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the applicant should have costs or only a proportion thereof']

Ratio Decidendi

Although the applicant failed in some subsidiary claims, success on the fundamental claim and the course of the proceedings did not justify reduction of costs; the respondent's conduct was responsible for the broader context and additional time and expense.

Court Disposition

Respondent to pay applicant's costs as agreed or taxed.

Orders

  • ["The respondent pay the applicant's costs as agreed or taxed."]