COST BITES 56: IF YOU DISCONTINUE AGAINST A DEFENDANT YOU HAVE TO PAY THE COSTS

In Lendlease Construction (Europe) Ltd v AECOM Ltd & Anor [2022] EWHC 2855 (TCC)  Mrs Justice Joanna Smith held that a claimant that was discontinuing against one of the defendants in an action should pay the costs.  There was no good reason for departing from the normal order.

"The Claimant ch...