November Update: Interest on Costs Regimes

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There are now two regimes which govern the awarding of interest on costs under the Civil Procedure Act 2005 (NSW) (“CPA”). In this month’s newsletter we explore the different regimes that apply and when they apply.

Further Questions?

Referenced Caselaw

Doppstadt Australia v Lovick & Son Developments [2014] NSWCA 158 Drummond and Rosen Pty Ltd v Easey & Ors (No 2) [2009] NSWCA 331
Lahoud v Lahoud [2006] NSWCA 126
Rothe v Scott (No. 5) [2016] NSWDC 225
Polias v Ryan (No. 2) [2015] NSWSC 1

Referenced Legislation
ss101(4) Civil Procedure Act 2005
ss 101(5) Civil Procedure Act 2005
r 36.7 Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005
s 70 Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2014
sch 6 part  8 Civil Procedure Act 2005