Conway and Clivery

In *Conway and Clivery*, heard before Waddy J, the dispute concerned the costs of proceedings. The mother was ordered to pay the father's costs, with a provision allowing her to set off certain orders in her favour.

The primary legal issue before the court was the quantum of costs to be paid and the method of their discharge, considering existing entitlements of the mother.

Waddy J assessed the father's costs at $7,500. The mother was permitted to set off orders in her favour, which were assessed at $5,600, against this amount. This resulted in a net balance of $1,900, which the mother was ordered to pay to the father within seven days. Liberty to apply was granted on seven days' notice regarding all orders made.