Confirms that where a proceeding is discontinued following the mutual resolution of intertwined business disputes, and the court cannot discern that either party capitulated or that supervening events clearly favoured one side, each party will bear their own costs. events occurring after an alleged capitulation are not relevant to the costs analysis, and that an unsuccessful interlocutory application on a distinct issue will attract a separate costs order following the event.
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