In the Supreme Court of Queensland case Thompson v Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue (Qld) Inc [2024] QSC 250, the court addressed an application filed by James Thompson against Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue (Qld) Inc, which centred around a protracted litigation history and a disputed costs assessment. The crux of the case was Thompson's challenge to a costs assessment arising from a previous order from 2020, which he had paid, and subsequently sought to have set aside. The court found that Thompson's relief sought, which involved repayment of costs previously paid, was indiscernible and not substantiated by the necessary grounds. Judge Treston dismissed the application, ordering Thompson to cover the respondent's legal costs. The court stressed the need for proceedings to resolve efficiently and economically, criticizing Thompson's prolonged and multifaceted legal actions that failed to comply with procedural undertakings. Ultimately, the application was seen as another attempt to revisit past rulings without new justification, leading to its dismissal.
Full text: https://www.sclqld.org.au/caselaw/150354