HOW FAR IS A SOLICITOR’S ESTIMATE OF COSTS BINDING? THE RELEVANT PRINCIPLES CONSIDERED AND APPLIED: A HIGH COURT APPEAL

Many, if not all, litigators will be familiar with the scenario whereby an estimate of costs is given and events develop so that the estimate is overtaken.  This scenario was considered in the case we are considering today.   An estimate was given, matters developed, and the work done costs more tha...