Davies v Harris HC Masterton CIV 2010-435-57

[2011] NZHC 494

IN THE HIGH COURT OF NEW ZEALAND MASTERTON REGISTRY

CIV 2010-435-57

BETWEEN  DOUGLAS WARREN DAVIES Appellant

ANDLEE ANTHONY HARRIS Respondent

Hearing:         On Papers

Counsel:         P V Paino for Appellant

J K W Blathwayt and J Elliott for Respondent

Judgment:      18 May 2011

COSTS JUDGMENT OF RONALD YOUNG J

[1]      This appeal from the District Court involved a disputed collision between vehicles in Masterton.  I dismissed the appeal.  The damages involved were the sum of less than $2,000 physical damage, in addition exemplary damages were rewarded of $500  and  $1,500  respectively.   The respondent,  therefore,  sought  costs.    He

claimed $6,624 including disbursements on a 2B basis.

DOUGLAS WARREN DAVIES V LEE ANTHONY HARRIS HC MAS CIV 2010-435-57 18 May 2011

[2]      The appellant says that this is a category one case costs and that nothing beyond $800 could be justified being the amount of security for costs.

[3]      I agree that this is a category one case able to be conducted by counsel considered junior in the High Court.  The time allocation should be in accordance with  para [12]  of Schedule 3  of the  High  Court  Rules.   The respondent  should prepare  a  memorandum  for  approval  by  the  Registrar  accordingly.     As  to

disbursements, I approve photocopying costs and travel costs of $100.80.

Ronald Young J

Solicitors:

P V Paino, Paino & Robinson, PO Box 40 955, Upper Hutt, email:  [email protected]

J K W Blathwayt, WCM Legal, PO Box 49, Carterton, email:  [email protected]