Taseka v Koutabitsis

In *Taseka v Koutabitsis*, the New South Wales Court of Appeal considered whether an agreement to settle an appeal had been reached between the parties. The dispute centred on the terms of a purported settlement, specifically whether it encompassed an agreement regarding the costs of the appeal.

The primary legal issues before the Court were whether a binding agreement to settle the appeal had been made, and if so, whether that settlement included an agreement on costs. The Court also had to consider its jurisdiction to determine these matters, referencing provisions of the *Civil Procedure Act 2005* (NSW) and the *Supreme Court Act* (NSW).

Giles JA reasoned that, against the background of the preceding course of offers exchanged between the parties, a binding settlement agreement had indeed been concluded. The Court found that the terms of this agreement were sufficiently clear to establish a concluded bargain. Consequently, declarations were made that the proceedings had been settled.