Bolt and Waldo

In the matter of Bolt and Waldo, heard before Cleary J, the dispute concerned the costs associated with proceedings between the applicant, Ms Bolt, and the respondent, Mr Waldo. The specific nature of the underlying dispute, beyond a reference to a parenting dispute for which costs were excluded, is not detailed.

The primary legal issue before the court was the determination of which party should bear the costs of the proceedings, and for what period, with a specific exclusion for costs related to the parenting dispute. The court was required to consider the appropriate allocation of legal expenses arising from the litigation.

Cleary J ordered that Mr Waldo pay Ms Bolt's costs for the period from 24 October 2016, excluding costs pertaining to the parenting dispute. These costs are to be paid within 42 days of agreement or assessment. Furthermore, any application for costs related to the current application must be filed and served within 28 days of the court's orders, with a response to be filed within a further 28 days.