COST BITES 265: THE PERILS OF WORKING UNDER A CFA: THE COSTS JUDGE CORRECTLY ASSESSED COSTS AT NIL: THE DEFENDANT WAS ENTITLED TO TAKE A POINT THAT WAS NOT TAKEN AT AN EARLIER HEARING: THEY WERE SIMPLY FOLLOWING THE COURT’S ORDERS

Here we have a case that could well bring tears to the eyes of any litigator who works on a conditional fee basis.  For the second time, on appeal, the claimant solicitor's costs have been unsuccessful.  The defendant former client raised a new issue at this hearing which had not been raised at the ...