William Patrick Jeffries v The Attorney-General
[2009] NZSC 6
•4 February 2009
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND
SC 84/2008
[2009] NZSC 6
BETWEENWILLIAM PATRICK JEFFRIES
Appellant
ANDTHE ATTORNEY-GENERAL
Respondent
Court:Elias CJ, Blanchard and Tipping JJ
Counsel:D H O'Leary for Appellant
H S Hancock for Respondent
Judgment:4 February 2009
JUDGMENT OF THE COURT
ALeave to appeal is granted.
B The approved ground is whether the Court of Appeal’s order of 20 October 2008, requiring the appellant to pay the respondent costs of $750.00, was properly made.
CIn granting leave the Court was satisfied that the case raises a point of general importance despite the very small amount at stake in financial terms. The parties may, however, wish to reflect on whether the matter in issue is capable of resolution without the cost of a full hearing.
Solicitors:
Duncan Cotterill, Wellington for Appellant
Crown Law Office, Wellington for Respondent
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