Fred Caterson Champions Inc. v The Hills Shire Council (No 4) [2026] NSWLEC 55
Before: Pain J · NSW Land and Environment Court
Summary
COSTS – whether costs thrown away should be ordered payable after decision to allow vacation of hearing dates has been determined – each party to pay own costs
Catchwords
COSTS – whether costs thrown away should be ordered payable after decision to allow vacation of hearing dates has been determined – each party to pay own costs
Outcome
See [15]
Legislation cited
Civil Procedure Act 2005 (NSW) s 98 Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 (NSW) s 171(4) Land and Environment Court Rules 2007 (NSW) r 4.2(1) Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW) r 42.1
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