Building and property list - Application for reinstatement - matter previously settled

COSTS – Where applicant sought revocation of a grant of letters of administration on intestacy – where applicant delayed and withheld relevant information during proceedings – No point of principle

The Respondent seeks an order, pursuant to s 79 of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 (‘the VCAT Act’), that the Applicant give security for the Respondent’s costs in the amount $58,630 or such other amount as the Tribunal deems appropriate.

Subject: Client Privilege – whether chain of emails confidential communication – legal advice - whether waiver for failing to object to production under subpoena – whether the court ought to inspect documents in the absence of admissible evidence in support of claim of privilege.