3 Apr 2009
CHEA V CHAN HC AK CIV-2008-404-002469
- Citation
- openlaw-585956b7_c9f3_4682_9c08_861c3c52db9d.pdf
- Court
- High Court
The Court concluded the appellant's appeal and subsequent interlocutory steps were essentially unmeritorious and had unnecessarily extended the litigation after dismissal of the appeal on 16 July 2008; the Court has jurisdiction to award increased or indemnity costs including against counsel in exceptional cases but will exercise that power sparingly; service on the established physical address was effective; a cutoff date of 16 July 2008 was set for potential liability, and the matter of quantum, period and apportionment (including against counsel) was referred back with directions to exchan…