Yan v Real Estate Agents Authority

[2016] NZHC 48

IN THE HIGH COURT OF NEW ZEALAND AUCKAND REGISTRY

CIV-2015-404-1662 [2016] NZHC 48

BETWEEN

HUI JUAN YAN

Appellant

AND

REAL ESTATE AGENTS AUTHORITY First Respondent

AND

TONY CHANG Second Respondent

Hearing:

On the papers

Appearances:

Appellant in person

M Hodge for First Respondent (appearance excused) T Rea for Second Respondent

Judgment:

2 February 2016

JUDGMENT OF DUNNINGHAM J

[1]      At the conclusion of my judgment dated 19 November 2015 I held that the second respondent was entitled to costs against the appellant.

[2]      The second respondent seeks an award of scale costs based on a calculation applying category 2 band B, plus disbursements, in the total of $13,987.50.  These

comprise 6.25 days of attendances at $2,230 per day, plus the sealing fee of $50.

HUI JUAN YAN v REAL ESTATE AGENTS AUTHORITY [2016] NZHC 48 [2 February 2016]

[3]      The second respondent’s calculation of costs is uncontentious.    Costs are awarded in the second respondent’s favour in the sum of $13,987.50.

Solicitors:

Meredith Connell, Auckland

Glaister Ennor, Auckland

Copy to: Appellant