Read the full judgment text of HCCT 18/2007 on BabelCite. This 高等法院原訟法庭 judgment was delivered on 9 July 2010 before Hon Saunders J.
Costs — Application to amend defence — Substantial and opposed amendments leading to lengthy hearing and multiple applications — Costs claimed include solicitors fees of $100,180 and counsel’s fees of $125,000 — Court finds costs reasonable given the extent of work involved — Defendant ordered to pay costs forthwith totaling $225,180. This case concerns procedural costs arising from amendment applications in construction and arbitration proceedings. The court emphasised the not straightforward nature of the application due to the substantial amendments and opposition encountered. Having considered the steps including adjournments and a comprehensive ruling, the court accepted the reasonableness of claimed costs and ordered payment by the Defendant. The order provides a clear statement on recovery of costs in contested amendment applications.
Legal issues: Summary assessment of costs for application to amend defence
Outcome: Defendant ordered to pay the Plaintiff costs occasioned by the application to amend the defence.
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