Scott -v- Hull & East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Scott –v- Hull & East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust presents a strong precedent for both the receiving and paying party. The receiving party failed to prove that there was a…
Category: Litigation Costs
Proportionality – How This Has Changed Post Jackson
Following the Jackson Reforms (1st April 2013), the issue of proportionality has seen big changes. Pre-April 2013 Before 1st April 2013, proportionality was clearly defined under CPR 1.1(c): “(c) dealing…
Dufoo – v – Tolaini and Ors, Court of Appeal – Civil Division, November 27 [2014] EWCA Civ 1536
This is an interesting costs case whereby three Claimants issued proceedings against the Defendant. Two of the Claimants settled their claims and the third one went on to trial and…
Requesting Payments on Account and Applications for Interim Payment Costs Certificates
The receiving party is entitled to request an interim payment following service of a formal Bill of Costs. In some cases negotiations can continue for a long period of time…