Auckland Council v Ryang [2012] NZHC 611 (2 April 2012)

Last Updated: 26 April 2012

IN THE HIGH COURT OF NEW ZEALAND AUCKLAND REGISTRY

CIV-2011-404-002570 [2012] NZHC 611

UNDER Section 93 of the Weathertight Homes

Resolution Services Act 2006

IN THE MATTER OF an appeal from a determination of the

Weathertight Homes Tribunal

BETWEEN AUCKLAND COUNCIL Appellant

AND CHUN HEE RYANG First Respondent

AND DAVID LEE Second Respondent

Hearing: On the Papers

Counsel: F Divich for the Appellant, Auckland Council M Strauss for First Respondent, C H Ryang No appearance by D Lee

Judgment: 2 April 2012

_{COSTS JUDGMENT OF FOGARTY J}

This judgment was delivered by Justice Fogarty on

2 April 2012 at 2.30 p.m., pursuant to r 11.5 of the High Court Rules

Registrar/Deputy Registrar

Date:

Solicitors:

Heaney & Co, PO Box 105391, Auckland 1143

Grimshaw & Co., PO Box 6646, Wellesley Street, Auckland 1141

AUCKLAND COUNCIL V RYANG HC AK CIV-2011-404-002570 [2 April 2012]

[1] In my judgment of 28 September 2011, the respondent was awarded costs on a 2B basis. Quantum was reserved. On 4 October, Mr Strauss applied for costs in the sum of $3,948 setting out the calculations.

[2] Costs are awarded in that sum against the Council.