Pyramids Render Stars Pty Limited v Akkari Group Pty Limited

In the case of Pyramids Render Stars Pty Limited v Akkari Group Pty Limited, the plaintiff sought a stay of orders pending an appeal, a dismissal of a Notice of Motion, and costs, in the Supreme Court of New South Wales. The plaintiff sought these remedies against the defendants, who had previously been ordered to pay certain costs. The legal dispute centred on the principles that apply when a party seeks a stay of orders pending an appeal and the sufficiency of the financial evidence presented by the parties in relation to the costs sought.

The primary issue before the court was whether the plaintiff had established the necessary grounds for the court to grant a stay of orders pending an appeal. The court also had to consider whether the plaintiff had provided sufficient financial evidence to support its claim for costs. The defendants argued that the plaintiff had not provided adequate financial evidence to justify the costs claimed and that there were no grounds for a stay of orders pending an appeal.

The court found that the plaintiff had not provided sufficient financial evidence to support its claim for costs. The court also held that the plaintiff had not demonstrated that it had a serious question to be tried on appeal, nor had it shown that it would suffer significant prejudice if the orders were not stayed. Consequently, the court dismissed the plaintiff’s application for a stay of orders pending an appeal. The court further dismissed the Notice of Motion and ordered the defendants to pay the plaintiff’s costs of the Notice of Motion as agreed or assessed.