The applicant moved for costs following a successful motion for directions regarding her late husband's estate.
She sought full indemnity costs of $47,000 or substantial indemnity costs of $42,000, while the respondents argued for partial indemnity.
The court noted the respondents irresponsibly pursued an unmeritorious claim, wasting estate assets.
The court awarded the applicant generous partial indemnity costs fixed at $35,000, payable jointly and severally by the respondents.