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Topic

High court rules costs bands

Legal area

Court

19 Nov 2019

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS v NZ TRUSTEES ASSOCIATION CHARITABLE TRUST [2019] NZHC 3005

Citation

[2019] NZHC 3005
Court

High Court

The Court held the proceeding was of average complexity requiring Category 2 costs and that Band B should apply; accordingly the plaintiff is entitled to costs jointly against both defendants on a Category 2B basis together with disbursements as sought.
26 Apr 2006

RADFORDS LTD V ADVERTISING WORKS NZ LTD T/A OGILVY ADVERTISING WORKS HC AK CIV 2006-404-325

Citation

openlaw-3e542b7d_f352_445d_b664_ba4027e1664d.pdf
Court

High Court

The Court refused indemnity costs because the conduct did not meet the clear exceptional threshold in r48C(4)(a), the respondent's defence was not shown to be vexatious or frivolous, and the applicant failed to particularise or provide a proper breakdown of claimed indemnity costs; costs were therefore assessed on Category 2 Band B and the respondent ordered to pay $6,090.00 plus disbursements fixed by the Registrar.