2 Jun 2021
MCDONALD v THE DISTRICT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH [2021] NZHC 1289
- Citation
- [2021] NZHC 1289
- Court
- High Court
Although the applicant succeeded and is deserving of costs, the High Court declined costs because participation by the District Court was permitted and appropriate to assist the Court, the errors identified were legal and not conduct of the kind (perverse, oppressive or in bad faith) that would justify costs against a judicial officer under Newton, and therefore no costs order was warranted to express disapproval.