Hannan v Goldberg (Costs)

The matter of Hannan v Goldberg concerned a dispute over costs between the parties. The case was heard in the Supreme Court of New South Wales. The respondent, Goldberg, sought an order for the payment of costs from the applicant, Hannan, by consent. Goldberg applied for an order that the costs be quantified to a specific amount, which Hannan did not contest.

The primary legal issue for the court to determine was whether Goldberg was entitled to the specific amount of costs sought by the respondent. The court had to consider the agreement between the parties regarding the quantification of costs and whether there was a valid basis for the costs claimed. The court also had to examine the terms of any applicable legal authority and case law that may have impacted the determination of costs.

The court found that the parties had reached a clear and unequivocal agreement regarding the quantification of costs. The court accepted that Goldberg was entitled to the specific amount of costs sought, as there was no dispute between the parties regarding the basis or the amount of costs claimed. The court also noted that the terms of the agreement were fair and reasonable and did not contravene any legal principles or precedent. Therefore, the court made an order that Hannan pay Goldberg the specific amount of costs as agreed by the parties.

The court made an order that Hannan pay Goldberg the specific amount of costs as agreed by the parties. The order was made by consent, and there were no objections to the amount claimed. The court found that the agreement between the parties was clear and that there was no dispute regarding the basis or the amount of costs claimed. The order was made in accordance with the legal principles and precedent that applied to the quantification of costs in such circumstances.