In the recent decision on 15 October 2021 of Demiri v Zalzly (Costs) (Building and Property) [2021] VCAT 1196, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) held that although an owner had validly terminated the building contract, he was liable for the builder’s legal costs on an indemnity basis as he had: in the earlier … Continue reading Winning the battle and losing the war – liability for legal costs despite a successful claim