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MORE ABOUT QOCS: CAN THEY APPLY ON APPEAL IF THE CLAIMANT HAD A PRE-APRIL 2013 CFA?

November 18, 2014 · by gexall · in Appeals, Civil Procedure, Costs, Members Content

An earlier post on the risks posed by the transitional provisions of QOCS led to several comments. One of those comments was the question whether you can get QOCS protection on appeal if the original CFA did not cover appeals….

RIGHT TO INDEMNITY COSTS ARISES OUT OF CONTRACTUAL TERM

November 18, 2014 · by gexall · in Applications, Civil Procedure, Costs, Members Content

In Renewable Power & Light Ltd -v- McCarthy Tetrault [2014] EWHC 3848 (Ch) Mr Justice Morgan held that a defendant was entitled to indemnity costs when a claimant discontinued a claim half way through a trial.  Indemnity costs were awarded…

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