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Ocean Energy Innovation Ltd In Liq v Murray [2021] NZDC 5669

Published 08 December 2021

Costs — Interest on Money Claims Act 2016, s 9(1) — District Court Act 2016, s 96(4) — District Court Rules 2014, sch 5 — Ocean Energy Ltd (In Liquidation) v John Robert Murray [2021] NZDC 3142. The plaintiffs sought costs against the defendants, having been successful in their claim for the sum of $285,835.94. Interest was also sought on this sum pursuant to s 9 of the Interest on Money Claims Act 2016 in the amount of $16,358.77. The Judge determined that the plaintiffs were entitled to costs on a 2B basis on steps taken in both the High Court and District Court. The Judge awarded costs of $36,649.50 and disbursements of $6,081.12, as well the interest amount sought. Judgment Date: 31 March 2021.

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