5 Oct 2021
MEMELINK v THE OFFICIAL ASSIGNEE [2021] NZHC 2641
- Citation
- [2021] NZHC 2641
- Court
- High Court
The successful creditors (Gambitsis Crombie and Body Corporate) are entitled to costs assessed on the 2B scale; the proceeding should be treated for costs as akin to an originating application for the purposes of assessment; no exceptional circumstances warranted departure from the scale; Gambitsis Crombie awarded costs capped at $11,950 (GST exclusive) or its solicitor and client costs if lesser; Body Corporate awarded costs capped at $19,120 (GST exclusive) or its solicitor and client costs if lesser; disbursements to be allowed by the Registrar.