31 Aug 2023
DONALDSON v PERERA [2023] NZHC 2415
- Citation
- [2023] NZHC 2415
- Court
- High Court
The Judge properly exercised discretion: Donaldson first opposed the application causing the matter to proceed on a standard track and then withdrew, creating unnecessary expense; his allegation of a conflict by the lawyer for the child was raised only after he had disengaged and was not put before the trial judge, so it did not justify his conduct or alter costs; a partially adverse costs award of $2,500 against him was a proportionate exercise of discretion; the appeal is dismissed and the Family Court order is upheld.