COST BITES 383: WHO SHOULD PAY THE COSTS FOLLOWING “MIXED” SUCCESS AT A SUMMARY JUDGMENT APPLICATION? WHAT IS A FAIR AND REASONABLE AMOUNT? (SOMETHING ABOUT APPROPRIATE DELEGATION AND HOURLY RATES TOO…)

This judgment considers issues relating to the liability of costs, reasons why "mixed" success should lead to a reduction and the appropriate quantum for costs on a summary assessment.  There are also interesting issues here in relation to hourly rates and the appropriate delegation of tasks. "Where...