PENCIOUS & PENCIOUS

In the matter of *Pencious & Pencious*, heard before Cronin J, the dispute concerned the assessment of costs arising from orders made on 5 April 2012. The specific issue before the court was how the registrar should approach the assessment of these costs, and whether any particular concerns held by the husband and wife should be taken into account.

The court was required to determine the procedure for the assessment of costs, specifically addressing the role of the registrar and the potential input from the parties. The central legal issue was how to ensure a fair and appropriate assessment of costs, considering any specific concerns raised by the parties involved.

Cronin J directed that the registrar provide a copy of the reasons for the orders to the practitioners. Furthermore, the husband and wife were given the opportunity to file submissions regarding any concerns they had about the registrar's approach to the costs assessment. The registrar was then to refer any such submissions, or the absence thereof, to Justice Cronin for determination in chambers, thereby clarifying the process for the costs assessment.