Mulvany v Lane

In *Mulvany v Lane*, the wife sought orders for costs against the third respondent, L PTY LTD, following summary dismissal proceedings. The dispute concerned the wife's entitlement to costs arising from these proceedings. The matter came before Cronin J.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether L PTY LTD should be ordered to pay the wife's costs of the summary dismissal proceedings. The court was also required to determine the fate of other applications for costs made by the parties, and whether it was appropriate to certify the need for senior counsel.

Cronin J ordered that L PTY LTD pay the wife's costs of the summary dismissal proceedings, with the sum to be agreed or assessed. All other applications for costs were reserved for determination by the trial judge. His Honour also certified that it was appropriate for all parties to brief counsel, including senior counsel.