Steven Joyce did not seek damages, so none were awarded, but his costs came to $298,291.55. Former National government minister Steven Joyce has been awarded costs of nearly $269,000, after winning a defamation case last year against NBR publisher Fourth Estate Holdings Ltd, and its owner Todd Scott. Joyce did not make a claim for damages, so none were awarded, but Justice Jagose has awarded Joyce costs against Fourth Estate and Scott. READ MORE:* NBR publishers defamed Steven Joyce, High Court rules* Steven Joyce takes defamation over Hooton column to High Court* NBR staffer who 'deserved to be fired' awarded $9600 for unjustified dismissalIn the judgment dated June 11, he said Joyce's solicitor and client costs came to $298,291.55. "The NBR stands to indemnify Mr Joyce for his solicitor and client costs.

Source: Stuff June 15, 2020 02:15 UTC