Childs and Watts McCray Law Firm

This matter concerned an application by Mr Childs for an extension of time to file a Notice Disputing an Itemised Cost Account rendered by the respondent law firm, Watts McCray. The dispute arose from the cost account provided by the law firm to Mr Childs.

The primary legal issue before the Court was whether to grant Mr Childs an extension of time to dispute the itemised cost account. This required the Court to consider the relevant legislative provisions and principles governing such applications, including the applicant's prospects of success and the prejudice to the respondent.

Collier J granted the extension of time, acknowledging that Mr Childs had raised arguable grounds for disputing the costs. The Court ordered that the time for Mr Childs to file his Notice Disputing Itemised Cost Account be extended until 4pm on Friday, 5 February 2010. Additionally, Mr Childs was ordered to pay the respondent law firm the sum of $772 within three months of the date of the order.