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Soteriadis v Nillumbik Shire Council

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AGLC: Soteriadis v Nillumbik Shire Council [2015] VSC 363
Case: [2015] VSC 363
Decision Date: 24 July 2015

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Soteriadis v Nillumbik Shire Council [2015] VSC 363

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Citation 1 (Para 19)

…,[7] Derham AsJ summarised the principles applying to the ordering of costs upon discontinuance of a proceeding in the Trial Division, as follows: [7][2015] VSC 363. (a)The rule does not give rise to a presumption that costs will be ordered against the discontinuing party; (b)However, the rule does create a start…
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Citation 2 (Para 6)

…to the principles in Soteriadis v Nillumbik ,[3] no reason was shown for the court to make an order to prevent the ordinary operation of r 63.15. [3][2015] VSC 363, [12] (Derham AsJ).…
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Citation 3 (Para 4)

…] [2]See JC Jarol Pty Ltd & Anor v Novamex International LLC (Costs ruling) [2023] VSC 378, [42] ( JC Jarol ); Soteriadis v Nillumbik Shire Council [2015] VSC 363, [12], in the context of costs of discontinuance.…
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Citation 4

…t principles – Supreme Court Act 1986 (Vic) s 24(1) – Northern Territory v Sangare [2019] 265 CLR 164; Soteriadis v Nillumbik Shire Council [2015] VSC 363; Merkon Constructions Pty Ltd v Residence Company Pty Ltd [2024] VSC 402, applied.…
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Citation 5 (Para 1)

…The principles concerning r 25.05 were summarised by Derham AsJ in Soteriadis v Nillumbik Shire Council [26] as follows: [26][2015] VSC 363 [12].…
Mitchell Asset Management Pty Ltd v Di Pasquale (No 2) [2025] VSC 346
Citation 6 (Para 1)

…timately required to make such order as it thinks just in the particular circumstances of the case.[24] [20] Soteriadis v Nillumbik Shire Council [2015] VSC 363 at [12]. [21]Ibid at [12(a)]. [22]Ibid at [12(b)]. [23]Ibid at [12(c)], [12(e)]. [24]Ibid at [12(c)].…
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Citation 7

…for Immigration and Ethnic Affairs; ex parte Lai Qin (1997) 186 CLR 622; and Soteriadis v Nillumbik Shire Council [2015] VSC 363 considered – Leave granted to discontinue proceeding with no order made as to costs.…
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Citation 8 (Para 1)

…ally defensive in nature, sought only rectification of the policy and contained no claim for damages. [16] Soteriadis v Nillumbik Shire Council [2015] VSC 363 [12] (Derham AsJ).…
Australian Money Exchange Pty Ltd (in liq) v Llewellyn; Keybridge v Llewellyn [2024] VSC 511
Citation 9 (Para 1)

…o be applied in a costs contest such as the present were summarised by Derham AsJ in Soteriadis v Nillumbik Shire Council (‘ Soteriadis’ ):[2] [2][2015] VSC 363 [8]-[12].…
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Citation 10 (Para 2)

…ould order that Merkon pay its costs and further that the costs should be payable on an indemnity basis. [1] Soteriadis v Nillumbik Shire Council [2015] VSC 363, [12] (‘ Soteriadis ’).…
J.C. Jarol Pty Ltd v Novamex International LLC (Costs ruling) [2023] VSC 378
Citation 11 (Para 1)

…nes have been developed but they ‘are not legal rules that confine the exercise of the discretion’.[12] [11] Soteriadis v Nillumbik Shire Council [2015] VSC 363, [9]. [12]Ibid.…
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Citation 12

…re part of a proceeding, counterclaim or third party notice is withdrawn, liability for costs shall be determined in accordance with Rule 63.15. [7][2015] VSC 363, [8]–[13]. See also Just Group Limited v Joseph Van Dyk and Ors [2016] VSC 66; AS v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection and Ors [2017] VSC 3…
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Citation 13 (Para 1)

…Fehring Livestock Pty Ltd (In Liquidation) [2012] VSC 326 at [30], [6]This summary is taken from my decision in Soteriadis v Nillumbik Shire Council [2015] VSC 363, [12].…
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Citation 14 (Para 1)

…sed by Derham AsJ in Soteriadis v Nillumbik Shire Council .[8] While the rule does not give rise to a presumption, it creates a starting point.[9] [8][2015] VSC 363. [9]Ibid [12].…
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Citation 15 (Para 1)

…In Soteriadis v Nillumbik Shire Council ,[6] Derham AsJ stated: [6][2015] VSC 363.…
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Citation 16 (Para 1)

…eriadis v Nillumbik Shire Council , Associate Justice Derham helpfully summarised aspects of the relevant law as follows (footnotes omitted):[16] [16][2015] VSC 363, [12] (‘ Soteriadis v Nillumbik ’).…
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Citation 17 (Para 1)

…rder made against Ms Tan. [11][2018] VSC 401, [23]–[26] (‘ Course v Hannan ’). See also Dina Constantina Soteriadis v Nillumbik Shire Council [2015] VSC 363, [8]–[13] (per Derham AsJ) (‘ Soteriadis v Nillumbik ’).…
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Citation 18

…re part of a proceeding, counterclaim or third party notice is withdrawn, liability for costs shall be determined in accordance with Rule 63.15. [6][2015] VSC 363, [8]–[13]. See also Just Group Limited v Joseph Van Dyk and Ors [2016] VSC 66; AS v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection and Ors [2017] VSC 3…
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Citation 19 (Para 1)

…or the Commonwealth’s claim against Serco.[20] [20] Lai Quin , (1997) 186 CLR 622, 624 (“ Lai Qin” ); Soteriadis v Nillumbik Shire Council [2015] VSC 363, [12(h)].…
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Citation 20 (Para 1)

…9 July 2014. I see no reason for ordering those costs to be paid other than on a standard basis. [13]See Soteriadis v Nillumbik Shire Council [2015] VSC 363 [12]; Ferny Sky Pty Ltd v Capital Finance Australia [2006] VSC 366 [25]; Jeruth Pty Ltd v Haybale Pty Ltd [2004] VSC 319 [4]–[5].…
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Citation 21 (Para 1)

…ate Revenue [2004] VSC 494 at [13]-[23]; Fehring Livestock Pty Ltd (In Liquidation) [2012] VSC 326 at [30]. [43] Soteriadis v Nillumbik Shire Council [2015] VSC 363 at [12].…
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Citation 22 (Para 1)

…position is that the party applying for leave to discontinue ought to pay the other party’s costs.[13] [13] Soteriadis v Nillumbik Shire Council [2015] VSC 363 [12].…
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Citation 23 (Para 1)

…am AsJ in Soteriadis v Nillumbik Shire Council ,[20] with due reference to the decision of Hallen AsJ in Johnson and Anor v Clancy and Anor .[21] [20][2015] VSC 363, at [8]-[13] (‘ Soteriadis’) . [21][2010] NSWSC 1301, at [21] (‘ Johnson’).…
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Citation 24

…33; Henwood v Nansor Australia Pty Ltd [2013] VSC 655; Just Group Ltd v van Dyk & Ors [2016] VSC 66; Soteriadis v Nillumbik Shire Council [2015] VSC 363…
Twenty Four Outdoor Australia Pty Ltd v J and H West Nominees Pty Ltd (No 2) [2020] VCC 1938
Citation 25

…] VSCA 340; Autodesk Inc v Dyason (No. 2) (1993) 176 CLR 300; Just Group Limited v Van Dyke & Ors [2016] VSC 66 ; Soteriadis v Nilumbik Shire Council [2015] VSC 363; Berrigan Shire Council v Ballerini (No.2) [2006] VSCA 65; Hazeldene Chicken Farms Pty Ltd v Victorian WorkCover Authority (No 2) [2005] VSCA 298; Le…

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Johnson v Clancy [2010] NSWSC 1301
Citation 1 (Para 1)

…ons, have been collected and summarised by Hallen AsJ (as he then was) in Johnson & Anor v Clancy & Anor .[6] My summary of them is as follows:[7] [6][2010] NSWSC 1301 at [21]; see also One.Tel Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation [2000] FCA 270; 101 FCR 548, at [5]-[8]; Ringwood Plus Pty Ltd v Commissioner of State Reven…
Macedon Ranges Shire Council v Thompson [2009] VSCA 209
Citation 2 (Para 1)

…e inquiries that the litigant ought reasonably to have made and the legal advice which the litigant ought reasonably to have obtained”.[35] [35][2009] VSCA 209, [15] (Redlich JA and Beach AJA).…
Rees v Bailey Aluminium Products Pty Ltd [2008] VSCA 244
Citation 3 (Para 1)

…s of the High Court in Clyne v NSW Bar Association (1960) 104 CLR 186 and the Victorian Court of Appeal in Rees v Bailey Aluminium Products Pty Ltd (2008) 21 VR 478 at [32], amongst other authorities.…
NBIF v Minister for Immigration [2006] FMCA 182
Citation 4 (Para 1)

…etion: Norbis v Norbis ;[4] Oshlack v Richmond River Council .[5] [2](1990) 170 CLR 534, 537; cited with approval in Oshlack v Richmond River Council (1998) 193 CLR 72, 86. [3](1998) 193 CLR 72, 86. [4](1986) 161 CLR 513, 537. [5](1998) 193 CLR 72, 86.…
Clarke v Deputy Commissioner of Taxation [2002] FCA 75
Citation 5

…1991) 24 NSWLR 724 (Loveday J); Monitronix Ltd v Michael (1992) 7 WAR 195 (Murray J); Ugly Tribe Co Pty Ltd v Sikola [2001] VSC 189, [18] (Harper J); Clarke v Deputy Commissioner of Taxation (2002) 50 ATR 173.…
ONE.TEL Ltd v Deputy Commissioner of Taxation [2000] FCA 270
Citation 6 (Para 1)

…ohnson & Anor v Clancy & Anor .[6] My summary of them is as follows:[7] [6][2010] NSWSC 1301 at [21]; see also One.Tel Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation [2000] FCA 270; 101 FCR 548, at [5]-[8]; Ringwood Plus Pty Ltd v Commissioner of State Revenue [2004] VSC 494 at [13]-[23]; Fehring Livestock Pty Ltd (In Liquidatio…
Oshlack v Richmond River Council [1998] HCA 11
Citation 7 (Para 1)

…confine the exercise of the discretion: Norbis v Norbis ;[4] Oshlack v Richmond River Council .[5] [2](1990) 170 CLR 534, 537; cited with approval in Oshlack v Richmond River Council (1998) 193 CLR 72, 86. [3](1998) 193 CLR 72, 86. [4](1986) 161 CLR 513, 537. [5](1998) 193 CLR 72, 86.…
Re Minister For Immigration and Ethnic Affairs; ex parte Lai Qin [1997] HCA 6
Citation 8

…the Court will make no order as to the cost of the proceeding. This approach has been adopted in a large number of cases. [footnotes omitted] [8](1997) 186 CLR 622, 624-5 (citations omitted).…
Latoudis v Casey [1990] HCA 59
Citation 9 (Para 1)

…ractices or guidelines are not legal rules that confine the exercise of the discretion: Norbis v Norbis ;[4] Oshlack v Richmond River Council .[5] [2](1990) 170 CLR 534, 537; cited with approval in Oshlack v Richmond River Council (1998) 193 CLR 72, 86. [3](1998) 193 CLR 72, 86. [4](1986) 161 CLR 513, 537. [5](1998)…
Norbis v Norbis [1986] HCA 17
Citation 10 (Para 1)

…Council .[5] [2](1990) 170 CLR 534, 537; cited with approval in Oshlack v Richmond River Council (1998) 193 CLR 72, 86. [3](1998) 193 CLR 72, 86. [4](1986) 161 CLR 513, 537. [5](1998) 193 CLR 72, 86.…
Clyne v New South Wales Bar Association [1960] HCA 40
Citation 11 (Para 1)

…ce does not exist. [19]Referring to the Civil Procedure Act 2010 ss 18 and 42 and to the decisions of the High Court in Clyne v NSW Bar Association (1960) 104 CLR 186 and the Victorian Court of Appeal in Rees v Bailey Aluminium Products Pty Ltd (2008) 21 VR 478 at [32], amongst other authorities.…
Jones v Dunkel [1959] HCA 8
Citation 12 (Para 1)

…ft. I take this to be a submission that I should draw a Jones v Dunkel [22] inference that there was no evidence that would assist the Council. [22](1959) 101 CLR 298.…
Briginshaw v Briginshaw [1938] HCA 34
Citation 13 (Para 1)

…lish that the applicant authorised or is otherwise responsible for any conduct of Niki. The facts that might be relevant are that Niki was: [23](1938) 60 CLR 336.…
Australian Federation of Consumer Organisations Inc v Tobacco Institute of Australia Ltd [1991] FCA 150
Citation 14

…[33] Hurstville Municipal Council v Connor (1991) 24 NSWLR 724 (Loveday J); Monitronix Ltd v Michael (1992) 7 WAR 195 (Murray J); Ugly Tribe Co Pty Ltd v Sikola [2001] VSC 189, [18] (Harper J); Clarke v Deputy Commissioner of Taxation (2002) 50 ATR 173.…
Hunter Valley Developments Pty Ltd v Cohen [1984] FCA 186
Citation 15 (Para 1)

…tor against an extension of time. [14]The factors identified in Hunter Valley Developments Pty Ltd v Minister for Home Affairs and Environment [1984] 3 FCR 344.…
Sunland Waterfront (BVI) Ltd v Prudentia Investments Pty Ltd (No 3) [2012] VSC 399
Citation 16 (Para 1)

…principles governing costs were also recently summarised by Croft J in Sunland Waterfront (BVI) Ltd v Prudentia Investments Pty Ltd (No 3) [2012] VSC 399 at [11]-[19].…
IMO Fehring Livestock Pty Ltd [2012] VSC 326
Citation 17 (Para 1)

…01 FCR 548, at [5]-[8]; Ringwood Plus Pty Ltd v Commissioner of State Revenue [2004] VSC 494 at [13]-[23]; Fehring Livestock Pty Ltd (In Liquidation) [2012] VSC 326 at [30], [7]Not including the very many authorities Hallen AsJ cites.…
Cohen v The State of Victoria (No 3) [2011] VSC 229
Citation 18 (Para 1)

…her parties’ and ‘the commencement or continuation of proceedings in wilful disregard of known facts or clearly established law ’ .[30] [28][2011] VSC 229. [29][2001] VSC 189. [30]The principles governing costs were also recently summarised by Croft J in Sunland Waterfront (BVI) Ltd v Prudentia Investments Pty Lt…
Ringwood Plus Pty Ltd v Commissioner of State Revenue [2004] VSC 494
Citation 19 (Para 1)

…[21]; see also One.Tel Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation [2000] FCA 270; 101 FCR 548, at [5]-[8]; Ringwood Plus Pty Ltd v Commissioner of State Revenue [2004] VSC 494 at [13]-[23]; Fehring Livestock Pty Ltd (In Liquidation) [2012] VSC 326 at [30], [7]Not including the very many authorities Hallen AsJ cites.…
Aljade and MKIC v OCBC [2004] VSC 351
Citation 20

…[34] Aljade and MKIC v OCBC [2004] VSC 351 (Redlich J).…
Ugly Tribe Co Pty Ltd v Sikola [2001] VSC 189
Citation 21 (Para 1)

…e commencement or continuation of proceedings in wilful disregard of known facts or clearly established law ’ .[30] [28][2011] VSC 229. [29][2001] VSC 189. [30]The principles governing costs were also recently summarised by Croft J in Sunland Waterfront (BVI) Ltd v Prudentia Investments Pty Ltd (No 3) [2012] VSC…

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