THE SUMMARY ASSESSMENT OF COSTS: THE DANGERS OF DEPARTING FROM THE CORRECT FORM: A “CHAOTIC” SCHEDULE OF COSTS IS NEVER GOING TO HELP YOUR CAUSE

In Changing Climates Ltd v Warmaway Ltd [2021] EWHC 3117 (TCC) HHJ Sarah Watson issued a warning about departing from the standard form when seeking a summary assessment of costs after a hearing.

"There is a reason that the court requires a standard form for a schedule of costs in litigation.  It i...