Read the full judgment text of HCA 009289/2000 on BabelCite. This High Court CFI judgment was delivered on 10 June 2002.
1. The defendant applies under Order 23 rule 1(1)(a) of the Rules of the High Court for an order for security for costs, on the ground that the plaintiff is ordinarily resident out of the jurisdiction. The total costs incurred and to be incurred are calculated at $971,475.00. The defendant has been paid US$60,000.00 by the plaintiff, is prepared to give credit for that sum, and accordingly seeks security for the sum of $504,075.00.