The case applies the established principles governing security for costs in appeals as summarised in George 218 Pty Ltd v Bank of Queensland Ltd [2016] WASCA 56, confirming that very weak prospects of success combined with a real risk of inability to satisfy a costs order will generally warrant an order for security. Where security is ordered against an impecunious appellant, the amount should not exceed what is absolutely necessary.
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