Symphony Group Limited v Vero

[2009] NZSC 89

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND

SC 89/2008
[2009] NZSC 89

BETWEENSYMPHONY GROUP LIMITED, WAIMARIE MANAGEMENT LIMITED AND GLANVILLE INVESTMENTS LIMITED

Appellants

ANDVERO LIABILITY INSURANCE LIMITED

Respondent

Court:Elias CJ, Blanchard, Tipping, McGrath and Wilson JJ

Counsel:J G Miles QC and S A Grant for Appellants

S M Hunter and A Ho for Respondent

Judgment:12 August 2009 

JUDGMENT OF THE COURT

The appellants must pay the respondent’s costs in the sum of $10,000 together with disbursements of $692.76.

REASONS

[1]       The appellants discontinued this appeal shortly before the hearing.  The respondent seeks costs.  Having considered the written submissions of the parties we are satisfied that an order should be made and that the sum claimed by the respondent is reasonable.  We order that the appellant pay the respondent’s costs in this Court in the sum of $10,000 together with disbursements of $692.76.

Solicitors:
Claymore Law, Auckland for Appellants

Gilbert Walker, Auckland for Respondent