Goodrich Aerospace Pty Limited v Arsic (No 2)

In *Goodrich Aerospace Pty Limited v Arsic (No 2)*, the New South Wales Court of Appeal considered an application to amend previous orders concerning costs. The dispute arose from an earlier decision of the Court, and this application specifically addressed the allocation of costs.

The primary legal issue before the Court of Appeal was whether the existing costs orders should be amended to clarify the extent to which they applied, particularly in relation to interlocutory costs. The Court was required to determine the precise scope of the costs orders previously made and whether any exceptions or qualifications were necessary.

The Court reasoned that the original costs order needed clarification to ensure it accurately reflected the parties' intentions and the Court's previous determinations. By amending the order to include the phrase "save to the extent of any interlocutory costs orders," the Court clarified that the general costs order did not encompass or override any specific costs orders made during interlocutory stages of the proceedings. This amendment aimed to prevent ambiguity and ensure that all prior costs rulings remained effective. The Court ordered that the previous order be amended as proposed and that the respondent pay the costs of the argument concerning the amendment of the costs orders.