[2021] NZEmpC 211 McKinlay v Wellington Cosmetic Clinic Ltd [pdf, 203 KB]
...McKenzie-Bridle, filed a submission in support of an application for costs, which confirmed that Ms McKinlay was legally aided for the purposes of the proceeding. [4] Mr McKenzie-Bridle referred to Curtis v Commonwealth of Australia, where the Court of Appeal considered whether a successful party funded by legal aid could recover scale costs or some lesser amount.3 [5] In that particular context, the Court of Appeal said:4 The quantum [of costs] should be according to the Cour...