What should I take into account?
Before lodging an appeal, and throughout the life of an appeal, you should consider the issue of costs and how your appeal and its conduct might cause costs for others. The Court's primary concern is to avoid unnecessary costs and behaviour that leads to unnecessary costs.
To understand what matters the Court does not tolerate, you should consider:
- similar cases to find out what factors influenced the Court's costs decisions
- talking to other people or groups who have taken part in appeals so you can be informed of potential pitfalls
- seeking legal assistance and/or the advice of a resource management professional.
