Pearce v Pearce

[2012] NZHC 608

IN THE HIGH COURT OF NEW ZEALAND AUCKLAND REGISTRY

CIV-2011-404-006550 [2012] NZHC 608

BETWEEN  RONALD FREDERICK PEARCE Appellant

ANDMAXWELL ARTHUR PEARCE First Respondent

ANDBARRIE ARTHUR YOUNG Second Respondent

Hearing:         On the Papers

Counsel:         R F Pearce (In Person)

K Young for First and Second Respondents

Judgment:      2 April 2012

COSTS JUDGMENT OF FOGARTY J

This judgment was delivered by Justice Fogarty on

2 April 2012 at 2.30 p.m., pursuant to r 11.5 of the High Court Rules

Registrar/Deputy Registrar

Date:

Solicitors:

Hesketh Henry, Private Bag 92093, Auckland

Young & Caulfield, DX BP 62020, Browns Bay, Auckland

Copy to:

Ronald Frederick Pearce, 1/23 Galvan Avenue, Pakuranga, Auckland 2010

PEARCE V PEARCE HC AK CIV-2011-404-006550 [2 April 2012]

[1]      By a decision dated 10 February 2012, I declined leave by the appellant, Mr R F Pearce to appeal the decision of Judge Hikaka delivered on 19 April 2011.  Costs were awarded in favour of the first and second respondents but to be split between them.

[2]      Counsel have calculated costs on a 2B basis.  I did not indicate that the costs would be on a 2B basis in the judgment, but that is the rate that would have been ordered, that being the basic rate.  Costs have been calculated in the sum of $2,444 and the first and second respondents seek costs orders of $1,222 each and have enclosed draft orders for filing.  Orders are made accordingly.