PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application for security for costs – where applicant has commenced multiple proceedings against the respondents in various courts – where applicant has failed to satisfy an outstanding costs order in related proceeding – whether professional fees are payable where respondent is a self-represented legal practice – where applicant has not led any evidence demonstrating ability to meet a costs order – where applicant has failed to comply with a bankruptcy notice – whether there are factors additional to impecuniosity which favour an order for security for costs – whether application for security is oppressive – whether an order for security would stultify the proceeding – where the amount of security is relatively low – whether applicant’s conduct is vexatious – application granted
Original article available at: https://www.judgments.fedcourt.gov.au/judgments/Judgments/fca/single/2023/2023fca0875
For more information, see the original judgement.
