Read the full judgment text of CACV 000268/2008 on BabelCite. This Court of Appeal judgment was delivered on 9 February 2009 before Hon Rogers VP.
Civil procedure – security for costs – application by plaintiff against 3rd defendant – 3rd defendant resident outside jurisdiction (Mainland) – no real challenge to residence – plaintiff requested $150,000 in October 2008 – correspondence petered out – summons taken out in December 2008 – appeal hearing imminent – court orders security of $150,000 to be provided by 26 February 2009 – proceedings stayed until lodgment – default leads to dismissal of appeal – costs of application to be costs in the appeal.
Legal issues: Security for costs
Outcome: Security for costs ordered against the 3rd defendant.