FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA
Mercer v The Child Support Agency [2004] FCA 551
COSTS – ordinary rule as to costs followed
DENISE MARGARET MERCER v THE CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY
No Q 172 of 2001
SPENDER J
BRISBANE
5 MAY 2004
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IN THE FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA |
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QUEENSLAND DISTRICT REGISTRY |
Q 172 OF 2001 |
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BETWEEN: |
DENISE MARGARET MERCER APPLICANT
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AND: |
THE CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY RESPONDENT
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SPENDER J |
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DATE OF ORDER: |
5 MAY 2004 |
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WHERE MADE: |
BRISBANE |
THE COURT DECLARES THAT:
The respondent pay the applicant’s costs of and incidental to the application as agreed and, if not agreed, to be taxed.
Note: Settlement and entry of orders is dealt with in Order 36 of the Federal Court Rules.
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IN THE FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA |
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QUEENSLAND DISTRICT REGISTRY |
Q 172 OF 2001 |
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BETWEEN: |
DENISE MARGARET MERCER APPLICANT
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AND: |
THE CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY RESPONDENT
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JUDGE: |
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DATE: |
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PLACE: |
BRISBANE |
REASONS FOR JUDGMENT
1 On 23 April 2004, I delivered my reasons for judgment in this matter. On the question of costs I ordered that any submissions as to why the ordinary rule as to costs should not be followed in this matter be filed by the respondent within seven days.
2 The solicitor for the respondent advised that the Child Support Agency consents to the Court making the following order: that the respondent pay the applicant’s costs of and incidental to the application as agreed and, if not agreed, to be taxed.
3 The solicitor for the applicant seeks that the Court make that order as to costs.
4 I therefore order that the respondent pay the applicant’s costs of and incidental to the application as agreed and, if not agreed, to be taxed.
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I certify that the preceding four (4) numbered paragraphs are a true copy of the Reasons for Judgment herein of the Honourable Justice Spender . |
Associate:
Dated: 5 May 2004
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Counsel for the Applicant: |
Mr Stephen Keim |
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Solicitor for the Applicant: |
Legal Aid Queensland |
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Counsel for the Respondent: |
Mr Eric Howell |
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Solicitor for the Respondent: |
Australian Government Solicitor |
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Date of Hearing: |
4 September 2002 |
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Date of Judgment on Costs: |
5 May 2004 |
