COST BITES 306: ALLEGATIONS OF FRAUD TOOK CIRCUMSTANCES OUT OF THE NORM: INSURER ORDERED TO PAY INDEMNITY COSTS TO THE CLAIMANT

Here we look at a case where the judge found that the defendant's conduct in alleging fraud was such that costs should be ordered on the indemnity basis.  Among other things this judgment reminds us of the dangers of alleging fraud, particularly when the court is being asked to "infer" such fraud.  ...