FIXED COSTS AND PART 36: THE 35% GAIN IF A CLAIMANT BEATS THEIR OWN OFFER

The new rules introduce a fixed percentage as an "additional liability" in cases where a case is subject to fixed costs and a case has Part 36 costs consequences.  Where a claimant has beaten their own offer and, normally, an award for indemnity costs would be ordered, the claimant will be entitled ...