16 Feb 2022
The applicant's leave to appeal application was without legal or factual merit; the respondent was entitled to costs; although a 2B categorisation was appropriate, High Court Rules r 14.2(f) requires the award not exceed actual costs incurred; accordingly costs of $2,250 are awarded to the respondent.
7 Sept 2017
None of the matters raised by the applicant justified departing from a costs award determined in accordance with the High Court Rules; accordingly the court ordered costs and disbursements of $24,665.10 as claimed by the respondent.
26 Jun 2017
Given precedent permitting a contribution to legal costs for lay litigants, the court awarded a partial but substantial contribution to the applicant's solicitor fees ($720) plus disbursements ($200) because the solicitors charged less than the scale 2B entitlement, there was uncertainty whether the applicant prepared drafts himself, and a reduced award achieves the partial indemnity function of costs.
19 Apr 2016
The Court awarded the claimed $8,351.33 because the amount represented reasonable costs and disbursements, was below a 2B scale assessment consistent with r 14.2(f), and the respondents did not oppose the memorandum, justifying entry of judgment for that sum.
25 Jun 2014
The defendants succeeded on the substantive issues and are entitled to an order under s 45(5) specifying the costs that would have been awarded but for the Legal Services Act; quantum is to be fixed on the schedule filed subject to confirmation that no items overlap with the $17,000 earlier payment; certain items merit 2C banding and no deduction is warranted for minimal periods when second counsel was absent.
11 Dec 2013
The review is dismissed; the Associate Judge's costs order is upheld because the High Court's objective deemed costs regime permits awards without production of evidence of actual in‑house counsel salary and overheads, and representation by in‑house counsel does not preclude a costs award on a 2B basis; any irrelevant consideration identified did not render the decision wrong on review.