SB v DC HC Auckland CIV-2011-404-1005

[2011] NZHC 1637

IN THE HIGH COURT OF NEW ZEALAND AUCKLAND REGISTRY

CIV-2011-404-1005

IN THE MATTER OF     the Property (Relationships) Act 1976

BETWEEN  SB Appellant

ANDDC Respondent

Hearing:         Matter dealt with on the papers

Counsel:         G Harrison for Appellant

S Callanan for Respondent

Judgment:      27 October 2011 at 10:00 AM

JUDGMENT OF TOOGOOD J [COSTS]

This judgment was delivered by me on 27 October 2011 at 10:00 am

Pursuant to Rule 11.5 High Court Rules

Registrar/Deputy Registrar

Solicitors:

P Langdon, Langdon & Co. Takapuna, Auckland:  [email protected]

S Callanan, Lewis Callanan, Browns Bay, Auckland:  [email protected]
Copy:

G Harrison, Barrister, Auckland:  [email protected]

SB V DC HC AK CIV-2011-404-1005 27 October 2011

[1]      In allowing the appellant’s appeal against a relationship property appeal from the Family Court at Waitakere,[1]  I reserved costs for discussion by counsel and, in default of agreement, the filing of memoranda.

[1] SB v DC HC Auckland CIV-2011-404-1005, 4 October 2011.

[2]      Ms Callanan   seeks   costs   on   a   Category   2B   basis,   together   with disbursements.   Mr Harrison considers the sums claimed to be reasonable and in accordance with the Rules.

[3]      Accordingly,  I  order  that  the  appellant  should  pay  a  contribution  to  the

respondent’s costs of $7,144.00, plus disbursements of $457.19, a total of $7,601.19.

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Toogood J