Australia, June 5 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement on May 6:
1. THE COURT: On 3 April 2025, this Court dismissed with costs an appeal brought by Mr Warne challenging orders made against him in the District Court in relation to a claim by the assignee of his former lawyer in respect of unpaid legal fees (see Warne v ACN 603 541 411 Pty Ltd trading as Chandlers International Lawyers [2025] NSWCA 57). At that time, directions were made for the filing of any submissions as to the basis on which such costs should be ordered to be assessed, with a view to determining any such issue on the papers.
2. The respondent filed submissions accordingly on 11 April 2025. Mr Warne responded to those subm...