COSTS - DISCRETION - The Plaintiffs unjustifiably commenced proceedings against the Defendants - the Defendants cross claimed against a third party - neither the Defendants nor the third party should have been put to the expense of the proceedings - scope of discretion as to costs discussed.
COSTS - LITIGANT IN PERSON - Held: a litigant who chooses not to obtain legal representation should not be given any special consideration in the making of costs orders.
Acts Cited:
Supreme Court Act 1970 (NSW) - s.76
Case Details
Citation[2005] NSWSC 487
CourtNSWSC
JurisdictionNew South Wales
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