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Firkin v Pease

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AGLC: Firkin v Pease [2020] VSC 539
Case: [2020] VSC 539
Decision Date: 26 August 2020 First Revision: 27 August 2020

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Mitrov Homes Pty Ltd v Mustafa (No 4)
[2024] VSC 740 Para 1

…Kevin Hughes Investments Pty Ltd v Ebert Unit Developments Pty Ltd [2020] VSC 167, [19]–[20] and the cases there cited (Connock J); Firkin v Pease [2020] VSC 539 [27]–[40] (Cavanough J); Franpina Developments Pty Ltd v John Anthony Arena Pty Ltd [2022] NSWSC 57, [24]–[27] (Darke J); and In the matter of Blaze Fi…
Hamilton v JJR Investment Holdings Pty Ltd; Hamilton v JJR Investment Holdings Pty Ltd; Roche v JJR Investment Holdings Pty Ltd
[2023] SASC 40

…; Edwards Madigan Torzillo Briggs Pty Ltd v Stack [2003] NSWCA 302; Ermogenous v Greek Orthodox Community of SA Inc (2002) 209 CLR 95; Firkin v Pease [2020] VSC 539; Fitch v S & A Gallo Pty Ltd [2013] SASC 144; Gribbles Pathology Pty Ltd v Health Insurance Commission (1997) 80 FCR 284; Hamilton v JJR Investment H…
H & Q Cafe Pty Ltd v Hu
[2022] VSC 632 Para 1

…convenient to repeat here, in almost identical terms, what I said in that case.[6] [5][2018] VSC 401, [22]–[26]. [6]I refer also to Firkin v Pease [2020] VSC 539, [27]–[37] (Cavanough J) and the additional cases there cited.…

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Re Rush; Holt v Rush
[2020] VSC 412 Para 1

…81, 682-683 [3], 683-684 [8]-[9] (Basten JA); 688-689 [31]-[34] (Payne JA, with whom Meagher JA agreed) (‘ Nichols’ ); Re Rush; Holt v Rush [2020] VSC 412, [39] (McMillan J) (‘ Re Rush ’).…
Fairfield Services Pty Ltd (in liq) v Leggett
[2020] QSC 183

…[75] Fairfield Services Pty Ltd (in liquidation) v Leggett [2020] QSC 183 (‘ Fairfield Services ’).…
Re Howden; Howden v Rackstraw
[2020] VSC 315 Para 1

…Shire Council ,[74] decided in 2014. In Howden , McMillan J determined in the end that each party should bear their own costs. [70][2020] VSC 315, [40]-[46]. [71][2016] VSCA 186, [24]-[26]. [72] Chapman v Luminis Pty Ltd (n 53). [73] Edwards Madigan Torzillo Briggs Pty Ltd v Stack [2003] NSWCA 302, [5] (Davies A…
Kevin Hughes Investments Pty Ltd v Ebert Unit Developments Pty Ltd
[2020] VSC 167

…ith minimum delay and expense’,[32] that might have been taken into account to justify refusing the appellant an order for its costs. [22][2020] VSC 167 (‘ Kevin Hughes ’). [23]Ibid [16]-[20] (footnotes renumbered and in some cases omitted). [24][2019] HCA 25; (2019) 265 CLR 164, 172-173 [24]–[25] (Kiefel CJ, Bel…
Zhao v Suzhou Haishun Investment Management Co Ltd
[2020] VSCA 34

…Haishun Investment Management Co Ltd ,[44] where there has been no adjudication on the merits of a claim some additional considerations arise: [44][2020] VSCA 34, [9]–[12] (Tate, McLeish, and Hargrave JJA) (footnotes and emphasis in original) (‘ Zhao ’). [9]The parties agree that the general rule to be applied i…
Diakou v Rouse
[2019] VSCA 199

…18.In Diakou v Rouse ,[37] the Court of Appeal observed that: [37][2019] VSCA 199, [48]–[50] (Kyrou, McLeish and Emerton JJA) (footnotes in original [but, as mentioned above, now renumbered]). [48]Section 24(1) of the Supreme Court Act 1986 confers on the Supreme Court a wide discretion in deciding questions of co…
Northern Territory v Sangare
[2019] HCA 25

…order for its costs. [22][2020] VSC 167 (‘ Kevin Hughes ’). [23]Ibid [16]-[20] (footnotes renumbered and in some cases omitted). [24][2019] HCA 25; (2019) 265 CLR 164, 172-173 [24]–[25] (Kiefel CJ, Bell, Gageler, Keane and Nettle JJ) (‘ Sangare ’) (footnotes in original). [25] Donald Campbell & Co v Pollak [192…
Jun International Property Pty Ltd v Fullerton Property Pty Ltd
[2019] NSWSC 450

…[93] Jun International Property Pty Ltd v Fullerton Property Pty Ltd [2019] NSWSC 450, [53] (‘ Jun ’), citing , inter alia, Lai Qin (n 16) 624–5 and Edwards Madigan (n 73) [5] (Davies AJA, Mason P and Meagher JA agreeing).…
Hampshire Automotive Centre Pty Ltd (ACN 064 799 328) v Centre Com (Sunshine) Pty Ltd (ACN 084 165 293) and Rayking Investments Pty Ltd (ACN 100 334 209)
[2019] VSCA 77 Para 1

…onse that were served (though not filed) on the same day. [108]See, e.g., Hampshire Automotive Centre Pty Ltd v Centre Com (Sunshine) Pty Ltd [2019] VSCA 77, [49]-[59].…
Galea v Camilleri
[2019] NSWSC 167

…[110][2018] NSWSC 809, [65]. I note that in Galea v Camilleri [2019] NSWSC 167, [59] Robb J referred to and repeated this statement.…
Windgap Foundation Ltd v Solomons
[2018] NSWSC 809

…[110][2018] NSWSC 809, [65]. I note that in Galea v Camilleri [2019] NSWSC 167, [59] Robb J referred to and repeated this statement.…
Nichols v NFS Agribusiness Pty Ltd
[2018] NSWCA 84 Para 1

…al. Such controversies cannot be resolved on an application such as this and should not be pursued.[14] [14] Nichols v NFS Agribusiness Pty Ltd (2018) 97 NSWLR 681, 682-683 [3], 683-684 [8]-[9] (Basten JA); 688-689 [31]-[34] (Payne JA, with whom Meagher JA agreed) (‘ Nichols’ ); Re Rush; Holt v Rush [2020] VSC 412, [3…
Seng Hpa v Walker
[2017] VSC 320

…[88] Earnshaw v Loy (No 2) [1959] VR 252, 253 (Scholl J); Seng Hpa v Walker [2017] VSC 320, [76] (McMillan J).…
Asta Developments (Aust) Pty Ltd v Amasya Enterprises Pty Ltd
[2016] VSCA 186 Para 1

…2014. In Howden , McMillan J determined in the end that each party should bear their own costs. [70][2020] VSC 315, [40]-[46]. [71][2016] VSCA 186, [24]-[26]. [72] Chapman v Luminis Pty Ltd (n 53). [73] Edwards Madigan Torzillo Briggs Pty Ltd v Stack [2003] NSWCA 302, [5] (Davies AJA, Mason P and Meagher JA agree…
Marrickville Council v Cleary
[2015] NSWLEC 24 Para 1

…been given, taking into account the urgency of the claim in that case and the opportunity for consideration that the demands made had afforded. [111][2015] NSWLEC 24.…
Ausbal Pty Ltd v Grandsea Holdings Pty Ltd
[2014] VSC 625 Para 1

…of words was proposed to which the defendants were prepared to consent. [106]Citing Ausbal Pty Ltd v Grandsea Holdings Pty Ltd [2014] VSC 625, [46].…
Transfield Services (Australia) Pty Limited v James Gaha
[2012] NSWSC 865 Para 1

…successful and the other unsuccessful.[103] [97] Jun (n 93). [98]Ibid [52]-[55]. See also at [57]-[63]. [99][2012] NSWSC 865, [27] (Ball J). [100] Nichols (n 14). [101]Ibid 682-683 [2]-[3] (Basten JA), 689 [33] (Payne JA, with whom Meagher JA agreed). [102]Ibid 682 [2]. [103]Ibid.…
Apostolidis v Kalenik (No 2)
[2011] VSCA 329

…de against that party. [42]See, eg, National Australia Bank Ltd v Horne [2011] VSCA 414, [3]; Apostolidis v Kalenik (No 2) [2011] VSCA 307; (2011) 35 VR 563, 612 [59]–[60]; Amalgamated Engineering Union v The Metal Trades Employers’ Association [1935] HCA 61; (1935) 53 CLR 658, 664; Chiarella v Accident Compensatio…
Apostolidis v Kalenik (No 2)
[2011] VSCA 307

…or costs being made against that party. [42]See, eg, National Australia Bank Ltd v Horne [2011] VSCA 414, [3]; Apostolidis v Kalenik (No 2) [2011] VSCA 307; (2011) 35 VR 563, 612 [59]–[60]; Amalgamated Engineering Union v The Metal Trades Employers’ Association [1935] HCA 61; (1935) 53 CLR 658, 664; Chiarella v Ac…
National Australia Bank Ltd v Horne
[2011] VSCA 414

…the litigation may be such as to warrant an order for costs being made against that party. [42]See, eg, National Australia Bank Ltd v Horne [2011] VSCA 414, [3]; Apostolidis v Kalenik (No 2) [2011] VSCA 307; (2011) 35 VR 563, 612 [59]–[60]; Amalgamated Engineering Union v The Metal Trades Employers’ Association [1…
PMCDG Investments Pty Ltd v Monash Gate Project Pty Ltd
[2011] VSC 52 Para 1

…compare Rise Home Loans Pty Ltd v Chambers & Anor [2009] VCC 31, [11]-[13] (Judge Anderson); EMCDG Investments Pty Ltd v Monash Gate Project Pty Ltd [2011] VSC 52, [47] (Daly AsJ).…
Chen v Chan
[2009] VSCA 233

…17.In Chen v Chan (No 2) ,[33] the Court of Appeal observed as follows: [33][2009] VSCA 233, [10]. It is not necessary to reproduce the rest of this footnote. Relevant principles [10]The contentions of the parties raise a number of questions relevant to costs orders on appeal. The principles relevant to these ques…
Aon Risk Services Australia Ltd v Australian National University
[2009] HCA 27

…Wine Industries Ltd [1951] 1 All ER 873, 874; Oshlack v Richmond River Council (n 2) 97–98 [69]. [32] Aon Risk Services Australia Ltd v Australian National University (2009) 239 CLR 175, 210 [90]. See Supreme Court Rules [NT] r 1.10.…
Muhibbah Engineering (M) BHD v Trust Co Ltd
[2009] NSWCA 205

…[52][2009] NSWCA 205 (‘ Muhibbah Engineering ’).…
Bitannia Pty Ltd v Parkline Constructions Pty Ltd
[2009] NSWCA 32

…[76] Bitannia Pty Ltd v Parkline Constructions [2009] NSWCA 32, [66]-[80] (Basten JA); Nichols (n 14), 691 [44] (Payne JA).…
Rise Home Loans Pty Ltd v Chambers
[2009] VCC 31 Para 1

…tiffs to have obtained an order of a court in order to achieve the relief they sought. [115]See and compare Rise Home Loans Pty Ltd v Chambers & Anor [2009] VCC 31, [11]-[13] (Judge Anderson); EMCDG Investments Pty Ltd v Monash Gate Project Pty Ltd [2011] VSC 52, [47] (Daly AsJ).…
Spotless Group Ltd v Premier Building and Consulting Pty Ltd
[2008] VSCA 115

…st instance and r 64.24 on appeal. [36] Spotless Group Limited v Premier Building and Consulting Pty Ltd and Northern Suburban Properties Pty Ltd [2008] VSCA 115, [14].…
Board of Examiners v XY
[2006] VSCA 190

…CLR 658, 664; Chiarella v Accident Compensation Commission [1992] Vic Rp 55; [1992] 2 VR 103, 108. [43]See, eg, Board of Examiners v XY [2006] VSCA 190; (2006) 25 VAR 193, 201–3 [17]–[22], 208–9 [37]–[38]. Although the respondent in that case succeeded in overturning the decision of the Board of Examiners that she…
Edwards Madigan Torzillo Briggs Pty Ltd v Stack
[2003] NSWCA 302 Para 1

…]-[46]. [71][2016] VSCA 186, [24]-[26]. [72] Chapman v Luminis Pty Ltd (n 53). [73] Edwards Madigan Torzillo Briggs Pty Ltd v Stack [2003] NSWCA 302, [5] (Davies AJA, Mason P and Meagher JA agreeing) (‘ Edwards Madigan ’). [74](2014) 199 LGERA 424, 430-1 [23] (Preston CJ of LEC, Beazley P and Ward JA agreeing).…
Chapman v Luminis Pty Ltd
[2003] FCAFC 162

…] FCA 270, [6] (emphasis added [by Court of Appeal in Zhao (n 44)]), referred to with approval by the Full Federal Court in Chapman v Luminis Pty Ltd [2003] FCAFC 162, [7] (‘ Chapman v Luminis’ ).…
ONE.TEL Ltd v Deputy Commissioner of Taxation
[2000] FCA 270

…[53][2000] FCA 270; (2000) 101 FCR 548, 553 [6]; [2000] FCA 270, [6] (emphasis added [by Court of Appeal in Zhao (n 44)]), referred to with approval by the Full Federal Court in Chapman v Luminis Pty Ltd [2003] FCAFC 162, [7] (‘ Chapman v Luminis’ ).…
Oshlack v Richmond River Council
[1998] HCA 11 Para 1

…dated 28 February 2020 [1]-[2] (‘defendants’ initial costs submissions’). [2]Defendants’ initial costs submissions (n 1) [16]. See Oshlack v Richmond River Council (1998) 193 CLR 72, 97 [67] (McHugh J) (‘ Oshlack v Richmond River Council ’). [3]Defendants’ initial costs submissions (n 1) [2(a)], [3]-[11], [16]. [4]Ibid [2(b)], [12]-[13]…
Re Minister For Immigration and Ethnic Affairs; ex parte Lai Qin
[1997] HCA 6

…[16](1997) 186 CLR 622 (‘ Lai Qin ’).…
Australian Securities Commission v Aust-Home Investments Ltd
[1993] FCA 585

…[15](1993) 44 FCR 194 (‘ Aust-Home Investments ’).…
Latoudis v Casey
[1990] HCA 59

…Nettle JJ) (‘ Sangare ’) (footnotes in original). [25] Donald Campbell & Co v Pollak [1927] AC 732, 811–812; Latoudis v Casey [1990] HCA 59; (1990) 170 CLR 534, 539–540, 557, 561–562, 569; Oshlack v Richmond River Council (n 2) 96 [65], 120–121 [134]. [26] Norbis v Norbis [1986] HCA 17; (1986) 161 CLR 513, 537.…
Norbis v Norbis
[1986] HCA 17

…LR 534, 539–540, 557, 561–562, 569; Oshlack v Richmond River Council (n 2) 96 [65], 120–121 [134]. [26] Norbis v Norbis [1986] HCA 17; (1986) 161 CLR 513, 537. See also at 533. [27] Latoudis v Casey [1990] HCA 59; (1990) 170 CLR 534, 541–542, see also 558–559; Oshlack v Richmond River Council (n 2) 96 [65], 121…
Amalgamated Engineering Union v The Metal Trades Employers' Association
[1935] HCA 61

…alenik (No 2) [2011] VSCA 307; (2011) 35 VR 563, 612 [59]–[60]; Amalgamated Engineering Union v The Metal Trades Employers’ Association [1935] HCA 61; (1935) 53 CLR 658, 664; Chiarella v Accident Compensation Commission [1992] Vic Rp 55; [1992] 2 VR 103, 108. [43]See, eg, Board of Examiners v XY [2006] VSCA 190;…
Harold v Smith
157 ER 1229

…4; [1953] 2 All ER 1588, 1590. See also Harold v Smith [1860] EngR 516; (1860) 5 H & N 381, 385 [1860] EngR 516; [157 ER 1229, 1231]; Oshlack v Richmond River Council (n 2) 96‑97 [66]–[67], see also 86 [35], 120–121 [134]. [30]See, eg, Bostock v Ramsey Urban District Council [1900] 2 QB 616, 622, 625 and 627;…
[1927] AC 732
[1927] AC 732

…–[25] (Kiefel CJ, Bell, Gageler, Keane and Nettle JJ) (‘ Sangare ’) (footnotes in original). [25] Donald Campbell & Co v Pollak [1927] AC 732, 811–812; Latoudis v Casey [1990] HCA 59; (1990) 170 CLR 534, 539–540, 557, 561–562, 569; Oshlack v Richmond River Council (n 2) 96 [65], 120–121 [134]. [26] Norbis v Norb…
[1953] 1 WLR 1481
[1953] 1 WLR 1481

…ichmond River Council (n 2) 96 [65], 121 [134]. [29] Smeaton Hanscomb & Co Ltd v Sassoon I Setty, Son & Co [No 2] [1953] 1 WLR 1481, 1484; [1953] 2 All ER 1588, 1590. See also Harold v Smith [1860] EngR 516; (1860) 5 H & N 381, 385 [1860] EngR 516; [157 ER 1229, 1231]; Oshlack v Richmond River Council (n 2) 96‑97 [6…
[1900] 2 QB 616
[1900] 2 QB 616

…n 2) 96‑97 [66]–[67], see also 86 [35], 120–121 [134]. [30]See, eg, Bostock v Ramsey Urban District Council [1900] 2 QB 616, 622, 625 and 627; Ritter v Godfrey [1920] 2 KB 47, 53, 60 and 66; Scottish Gympie Gold Mines Ltd v Carroll [1902] St R Qd 311, 315–316; Stewart v Moore [1921] St R Qd 182, 190; Redden v Chap…
[1920] 2 KB 47
[1920] 2 KB 47

…]. [30]See, eg, Bostock v Ramsey Urban District Council [1900] 2 QB 616, 622, 625 and 627; Ritter v Godfrey [1920] 2 KB 47, 53, 60 and 66; Scottish Gympie Gold Mines Ltd v Carroll [1902] St R Qd 311, 315–316; Stewart v Moore [1921] St R Qd 182, 190; Redden v Chapman [1949] NSW St Rp 28; (1949) 50 SR (NSW) 24, 25.…
Chicken Farm Pty Ltd v Victorian Workcover Authority
(2005) VR 435 Para 1

…In their final submissions as to costs, the defendants further say that a respondent to a demand cannot be expected to give credence to it if it is not expressed with sufficient clarity to enable due consideration; and that it is not the role of a putative defendant to consider all possible ramifica…

Legislation cited in this decision · 5

Civil Procedure Act 2010 (Vic)
65C(1) 2 mentions (from Para 1)
Supreme Court Act 1986 (Vic)
24 2 mentions
Building Regulations 2018 (Vic)
1 mention (from Para 1)
Supreme Court (General Civil Procedure) Rules 2005 (Vic)
63.04 1 mention
Transfer of Land Act 1958 (Vic)
1 mention (from Para 1)