31 Mar 2014
SMITH v PENNEY & ANOR [2014] NZHC 619
- Citation
- [2014] NZHC 619
- Court
- High Court
The Court found that the first defendant acted vexatiously, advanced meritless grounds in seeking review, disobeyed and ignored court orders and directions, and thereby caused unnecessary costs; accordingly indemnity costs of $19,630 were awarded to Mr Smith against Mr Penney, and increased costs (2B plus 25%) were awarded to Ms Simunovich against Mr Penney, with costs awards limited to costs incurred after 7 August 2013 and reasonable disbursements to Mr Smith to be resolved if necessary.