In the case of Karagianis v Body Corporate for Northpoint Carseldine Community Titles Scheme 50962 & Anor (No 2) [2024] QPEC 20, the Karagianis family sought costs after their original application was dismissed, prompting the Body Corporate for Northpoint Carseldine Community to counter-apply for their costs. The court dismissed the cost application by Northpoint, aligning with principles that discourage penalizing parties for pursuing perceived rights, especially in contexts promoting accountability and compliance with planning conditions. The court didn’t find the proceedings frivolous or vexatious, nor conducted for an improper purpose, highlighting a judicious application of law that tends to protect the procedural integrity and accessibility of judicial processes for self-represented litigants.
Karagianis v Body Corporate for Northpoint Carseldine Community Titles Scheme 50962 & Anor (No 2) [2024] QPEC 20
Updated: Apr 20, 2024