Benjamin Easton v Broadcasting Commission

[2009] NZSC 84

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND

SC 55/2009
[2009] NZSC 84

BETWEENBENJAMIN MORLAND EASTON

Applicant

ANDBROADCASTING COMMISSION

First Respondent

ANDBROADCASTING STANDARDS AUTHORITY

Second Respondent

Court:Blanchard, McGrath and Wilson JJ

Counsel:Applicant in person

J A Douglas for First Respondent
A E Scott-Howman and M J McGoldrick for Second Respondent

Judgment:5 August 2009 

JUDGMENT OF THE COURT

THE APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL IS DISMISSED.

REASONS

[1]       This application concerns the fixing of security for costs in the Court of Appeal.  The decision of the Court of Appeal Judge reviewing and varying in the applicant's favour the decision of the Registrar was made in accordance with well‑established principles.  The criteria for leave to appeal are not met.  If any question of costs in this Court arises, counsel may file memoranda.

Solicitors:
Minter Ellison Rudd Watts, Wellington for First Respondent
Luke Cunningham & Clere, Wellington for Second Respondent