Accused Qld neighbour killer denied bail

A Brisbane man allegedly picked up his neighbour "like a sack of potatoes" and threw him down a flight of stairs, killing him, in a fight that erupted over $10.

Details of the alleged events leading to Enoggera resident John Howdle's death emerged at a bail hearing for his accused killer on Wednesday.

Brent Anthony Seymour, 42, is accused of murdering Mr Howdle during a confrontation at the pair's unit complex in September.

Defence barrister Carl Heaton QC said the unusual case began when Seymour came home to find a mystery $10 on his bench.

Seymour assumed it was payment for items that had gone missing.

He confronted Mr Howdle and became suspicious when Mr Howdle refused to try his key in Seymour's door to see if it would fit.

There was an extended confrontation during which Mr Howdle allegedly made comments about Seymour's grandmother who had recently died, the Brisbane Supreme Court heard.

Justice David Boddice referred to court documents which allege Seymour picked his neighbour up "like a sack of potatoes" and threw him down the stairs, saying "I'll kill you".

Seymour was seen to be distraught afterwards and concerned for his neighbour, who initially appeared as if he would survive.

But Mr Howdle later died from a head injury.

Justice Boddice refused to grant Seymour bail and cited an "appalling" past performance when it came to respecting court orders.

"The risk of flight is simply too great," the judge said.