Court proceedings against Sustainable Timber Tasmania could have been avoided if they had been more upfront about information they provided to the Bob Brown Foundation about a planned ultra-marathon.
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The foundation took the state-owned timber company to the Supreme Court in February as it understood they would not be able to hold its annual Tarkine wilderness marathon this month.
A letter provided to the foundation from the company said it would not have landholder consent to stage the event of an anticipated 140 runners.
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In court, it transpired that the timber company did not have legislative authority to intervene with the event, despite it saying it would not provide consent.
A court hearing was held on Thursday in Hobart to determine who should pay the costs for the court proceedings.
Ron Merkel, who appeared for the foundation, said it had acted in a reasonable way in thinking the event was at risk of intervention and should not have to wear any court costs.
Shaun McElwaine, who appeared for STT, said the foundation had a documented history of "doing what it wants".
Justice Brian Martin said court proceedings could have been prevented if the company had stated they would not stop the event.
He decided costs would be paid by both parties.
Political reporter for Australian Community Media, based in Hobart.
Political reporter for Australian Community Media, based in Hobart.
