COST BITES 249 : SHOULD A COSTS ORDER BE STAYED? SHOULD THE DEFENDANT BE ORDERED TO PAY COSTS? LOOKING AT A SUMMARY ASSESSMENT IN ACTION: ARE THE COSTS DISPROPORTIONAL

Continuing with the aim of looking at what is going on "on the ground" in relation we look at a short but interesting judgment that encompasses many aspects of costs.  Should the court order a stay pending a possible appeal? Should the unsuccessful defendant  in fact be ordered to pay costs? What sh...