Insurance Australia Limited v Muhammad

[2021] ACTSC 220

Supreme Court of the ACT10 September 2021

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For Australian Law.

1. Appeal
2. › PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
3. › plaintiff recovers amounts of $50,000 or less
4. › Magistrate orders increase in maximum costs recoverable under s 181 of Civil Law (Wrongs) Act 2002 (ACT)
5. › appeal allowed in part.
1. Costs
2. › OPERATION OF S 184 OF CIVIL LAW (WRONGS) ACT 2002 (ACT)
3. › distinction between solicitor and client and party and party costs
4. › need for court or taxing officer to identify by reference to principle or amount ‘stated additional costs’