12 Mar 2014
Brown v Accident Compensation Corporation
- Citation
- [2014] NZACC 65
- Court
- District Court
The advocate's unexplained non-attendance at the scheduled callover constituted a gross discourtesy and failure to perform his functions; courts have jurisdiction to impose costs against an advocate personally (per JCP v SS and Mark Winter decisions); a modest costs award ($75) and directions for a further callover were appropriate to compensate the respondent and ensure progression of the appeal.