(1) This section applies if—
(a) there is a proceeding against the Territory to recover damages under section 143 (Damages in certain cases) or section 155 (When actions may lie against registrar-general as nominal defendant); and
(b) either—
(i) judgment is given for the defendant; or
(ii) the plaintiff ends the proceeding.
(2) The plaintiff is liable to pay the defendant's full costs of defending the proceeding.