14 Mar 2023
SINGH v BRAR [2023] NZHC 505
- Citation
- [2023] NZHC 505
- Court
- High Court
Given Walker J's prior finding that the substantive claims were seriously arguable and in the best interests of the trust, the plaintiffs are in principle entitled to indemnity for reasonable costs of the interlocutory application; however, because of insufficient evidence about the reasonableness of the first defendant's opposition, the potential cumulative burden on the charitable trust (including the $80,000 cap previously imposed by Walker J) and the need for factual findings at the substantive hearing, all costs issues are reserved until the substantive hearing determines indemnity and a…