19 Jan 2017
QUAKE OUTCASTS v MINISTER FOR CANTERBURY EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY [2017] NZHC 22
- Citation
- [2017] NZHC 22
- Court
- High Court
The applicants are ordered to pay the respondents' costs because the general principle that costs follow the event applies; the public interest exception does not apply where the challenge was pursued to obtain increased financial benefit after accepting Crown offers; costs are fixed at category 3B with certification for two counsel and the applicants must pay $55,605 plus disbursements to be fixed by the registrar exclusive of GST.