Pavey & Matthews Pty Limited v Paul

The High Court of Australia heard an appeal between Pavey & Matthews Pty Limited (appellant) and Paul (respondent). The dispute concerned the payment of costs following an earlier judgment by the Court on 4 March 1987, which had allowed the appeal.

The primary legal issue before the Court was to determine the appropriate orders regarding the costs of the appeal and the disbursement of security for costs that had been paid into court. The parties had been given an opportunity to submit proposed orders for the Court's consideration.

The Court's reasoning was based on the parties' subsequent agreement. The appellant and respondent had reached a consent order, which the Court was asked to make. This consent order stipulated that the respondent would pay the appellant's costs of the appeal. Furthermore, it provided for the release of the $5000 paid as security for costs to the appellant's solicitors' agents. The Court indicated that orders would be made in accordance with these terms.