14 Apr 2023
The Court granted certification for second counsel because the proceeding involved significant complexity and cultural importance, substantial antecedent material and prior decisions, required substantial preparation (including re-preparation after a late reschedule), and second counsel materially assisted the Court; the claimed amount was reasonable in the circumstances.
30 Nov 2021
Plaintiff discontinued the judicial review and, under r15.23, is liable for the defendant's costs; the interlocutory applications were misconceived given the nature of judicial review and the Environment Court appeal, so costs on a 2B scale are appropriate; deduct $717 for a case management appearance that did not occur; total award is $38,240 costs plus $976.38 disbursements ($39,216.38).
28 Nov 2013
Because counsel for the first respondents produced an invoice exceeding the amount payable under Category 2 Band B and time records showing more than three days spent preparing and filing written submissions, the appropriate costs award is Category 2 Band B.