Australia, April 21 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement on March 21:
1. These proceedings were commenced by Summons on 14 December 2023. On 24 May 2024, by consent, the Court ordered that the Summons be dismissed. But the parties could not agree upon costs. The Court made directions for the service of evidence and submissions on costs. The parties subsequently provided their evidence and submissions and requested that the matter be dealt with in chambers. This judgment deals with the costs of the proceedings.
Background
2. Raymond Eugene Maestri, died on 27 January 2023 leaving an estate consisting of approximately $1.3 million. At the time of his death he was resident in residential aged...