Southwell and Jane

In the matter of *Southwell and Jane*, the Honourable Justice Cronin considered a dispute between a husband and wife concerning costs. The wife was ordered to pay the husband's costs in the sum of $1000 by 4 pm on 19 May 2010.

The primary legal issue before the court was the allocation of costs between the parties.

The court's decision to order the wife to pay the husband's costs indicates a determination that, in the circumstances of the case, it was just and equitable for the wife to bear a portion of the husband's legal expenses. The specific amount and timeframe for payment were stipulated in the final orders.