THE DANGERS OF A PART 36 OFFER: CLAIMANT PAYS THREE TIMES MORE IN COSTS THAN HE RECEIVED IN DAMAGES

The dangers of a claimant rejecting a Part 36 offer are clearly demonstrated in the case of UWUG Ltd & Haiss -v- Ball [2015] EWHC 74 (IPEC). The claimant received damages of £2,859.20 but was ordered to pay the defendant  a balance in costs of  £9,710. THE CASE The defendant (Mr Ball) had been f...