Before lodging an appeal, and during an appeal, you should consider the issue of costs. You need to think not only about the costs you might face, but also about the costs that your appeal might cause for others.
The court’s main concern is to avoid unnecessary costs, and it does not tolerate certain matters and behaviour that lead to such costs. To understand these, you should consider:
- looking at similar cases to find out what factors influenced the court’s decisions on costs
- talking to other people or groups who have taken part in appeals so you can understand potential pitfalls
- seeking legal assistance or the advice of a resource management professional.
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Points to consider before making an appeal
February 2021
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