29 Aug 2001
Standards New Zealand v Accident Rehabilitation and Compensation Corporation
- Citation
- [2001] NZACC 238
- Court
- District Court
Costs were not awarded on a full indemnity basis. The Court found the second respondent's legal and medical expenses were reasonably and properly incurred and pivotal to deciding the appeal. The appellant, as unsuccessful party, must meet specified medical disbursements (Dr Wigley fee $2,643.75 and any reasonable fee for Ms Chambers) and contribute $3,000 toward the second respondent's $4,500 legal costs. The first respondent, having had a lesser role, must contribute $750 toward those legal costs and continue to bear $1,790.38 incurred for the second respondent's attendance on Dr Turner. The…