A respondent's delay in commencing costs assessment until after an appeal has been heard and judgment reserved is a significant factor favouring a stay of the costs order, particularly where the assessment process is unlikely to conclude before delivery of the appeal judgment and the costs of contesting the assessment would be wasted if the appeal succeeds. An undertaking to pay interest on costs can support the grant of a stay.
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