15 Aug 2018
JUST DO IT LTD v TAUPIRI FARMS LTD [2018] NZHC 2091
- Citation
- [2018] NZHC 2091
- Court
- High Court
First defendant entitled to costs; increased costs of approximately 50% above the 2B scale were awarded because the plaintiff pursued a damages case that was substantially lacking in merit (incorrect valuation date and inadequate evidentiary foundation). Second defendants were entitled to a separate costs award of $15,000 because the claims against them were legally and factually distinct and justified a second set of costs under r14.15. The 2B scale was adjusted to allow two lists of documents, reducing the scale amount to $33,896.
- Costs following the event
- Increased costs for unmeritorious claims (r14.6)
- Separate costs for multiple defendants (r14.15)
- Discontinuance
- Directors' duties
- Assessment date for damages (market value)