Gateau and Gateau

In the matter of *Gateau and Gateau*, heard before Young J, the dispute concerned the division of property and the disposition of certain furniture and personal possessions. The parties, husband and wife, provided undertakings on oath regarding their possession, control, or unlawful disposal of these items.

The court was required to determine the finalisation of proceedings, including the dismissal of extant applications and the removal of the matter from the hearing list. A key issue was the allocation of costs, with the court considering whether to make any orders for costs or to discharge any previously reserved costs orders.

Young J ordered that the sworn evidence of both the husband and wife be transcribed and placed on the court file for access by the parties. All outstanding applications were dismissed, and the proceedings were finalised, with the matter to be removed from the list of cases awaiting hearing. The court further ordered that there be no order as to costs, meaning each party would bear their own legal expenses. The court also certified that the matter reasonably required the attendance of counsel for both parties, pursuant to Rule 19.50 of the Family Law Rules.