Thomas v Accident Compensation Corporation

[2013] NZHC 2739

IN THE HIGH COURT OF NEW ZEALAND AUCKLAND REGISTRY

CIV 2011-404-002458 [2013] NZHC 2739

IN THE MATTER OF       The Accident Rehabilitation and

Compensation Insurance Act 1992

AND

IN THE MATTER             of an application against the decision of the District Court

BETWEEN  ALAN THOMAS Plaintiff

ANDACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION

Respondent

Hearing:                   On the papers

Counsel:                  D G Hayes for the Applicant

D K L Tuiqereqere for the Respondent

Judgment:                21 October 2013

JUDGMENT OF GILBERT J [Costs]

This judgment was delivered by me on 21 October 2013 at 2.30 pm

Pursuant to Rule 11.5 of the High Court Rules

Registrar/Deputy Registrar

Date:………………

ALAN THOMAS v ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION [2013] NZHC 2739 [21 October 2013]

[1]      The  Corporation  seeks  costs  on  a  2B  basis  in  respect  of  Mr Thomas’ unsuccessful application for leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal.   Mr Thomas does not oppose the application and it is accordingly granted.   I make an order directing  Mr  Thomas  to  pay  the  Corporation’s  costs  in  accordance  with  the

memorandum filed on its behalf dated 11 September 2013.

M A Gilbert J