Unsuccessful appellant ordered to pay costs after court of appeal upholds property ownership judgment

The Court of Appeal, having already affirmed the High Court's decision regarding the legal ownership of property, rejects the appellant's request for an alternative costs order. The appellants, representing themselves, had sought to avoid costs pending the resolution of a perjury complaint against the liquidator and their legal team, or until an agreement was reached. However, the court found no basis to deviate from the principle that costs should follow the event, as the appellants were not successful in their appeal. The respondent's entitlement to costs was confirmed, to be adjudicated if no agreement is reached.