Oshlack v Richmond River Council

Oshlack v Richmond River Council is a decision of the High Court of Australia. The case is notable for its statements regarding costs orders in the context of public interest litigation. Its facts concerned an application for costs against an unsuccessful litigant in a case relevant to the public interest. The High Court decided by majority that the discretion of the trial judge not to make a costs order against Oshlack ought be upheld. Oshlack is an important case in Australian civil procedure. It is the 23rd most cited High Court case according to LawCite.

Oshlack v Richmond River Council

Oshlack v Richmond River Council is a decision of the High Court of Australia. The case is notable for its statements regarding costs orders in the context of public interest litigation. Its facts concerned an application for costs against an unsuccessful litigant in a case relevant to the public interest. The High Court decided by majority that the discretion of the trial judge not to make a costs order against Oshlack ought be upheld. Oshlack is an important case in Australian civil procedure. It is the 23rd most cited High Court case according to LawCite.