McMurphy and G and G (A Law Firm)

The proceeding concerned an application by Ms McMurphy against G and G Law Firm. Ms McMurphy sought to set aside a costs agreement and a subsequent costs assessment order. The matter came before Justice Cleary.

The court was required to determine whether to set aside the costs agreement and the costs assessment order. Additionally, the court considered whether to extend the time for Ms McMurphy to apply to set aside the costs assessment order. The court also had to determine the ownership and availability of client files.

Justice Cleary reasoned that the costs agreement was unfair and unreasonable, leading to its setting aside. The court also found it appropriate to extend the time for Ms McMurphy to challenge the costs assessment order, which was subsequently set aside. The court ordered that G and G Law Firm make all client files available for collection by Ms McMurphy. Provisions were also made for any applications for costs arising from these orders.