Richards v Kadian (No 2)

In *Richards v Kadian (No 2)*, the New South Wales Court of Appeal considered an application for costs in relation to an interlocutory appeal.

The primary legal issue before the Court was whether an order should be made that the costs of the appeal be assessed and paid forthwith.

Hodgson JA determined that the costs of the appeal should be assessable and payable forthwith. The Court's decision on this procedural matter reflects the court's discretion to manage the progression of litigation and ensure timely resolution of costs. The order made indicates a determination that immediate payment of costs was appropriate in the circumstances of the interlocutory appeal.