Read the full judgment text of HCCT000011A/1991 on BabelCite. This HIGH COURT judgment was delivered on 13 November 1992 before The Honourable Mr Justice Kaplan.
Construction dispute—Application for further security for costs—Initial application dismissed due to lack of credible evidence—Court of Appeal allowed appeal against dismissal—Late renewed application for increased security amount—Court refused further security on grounds of lateness, insufficient explanation for extra costs, and defendants' oppressive conduct—Court referenced Order 23 and Lindsay Parkinson—Outstanding retention monies and counterclaim considerations relevant to court's discretion—Final decision: application dismissed with costs.
Legal issues: Whether further security for costs should be ordered
Outcome: Application for further security for costs dismissed with costs