17 Dec 2013
GREEN & BILES v AUCKLAND COUNCIL [2013] NZHC 3422
- Citation
- [2013] NZHC 3422
- Court
- High Court
Indemnity and increased costs were not justified because the Council's conduct did not meet the requisite flagrant or unreasonable threshold; a 2B scale costs award was appropriate. The Council must pay plaintiffs costs and disbursements of $40,526.77. The second defendants, treated as essentially innocent, are not ordered to contribute; the Court noted a potential contribution figure for guidance but made no order.