COST BITES 334: CAN A CLAIMANT OBTAIN INTEREST ON COSTS EVEN WHEN COSTS HAVE NOT BEEN PAID BECAUSE THE MATTER IS FUNDED BY USING A CONDITIONAL FEE AGREEMENT?

This case considers an interesting question as to costs.  Should the court award the claimants interest on costs where, in fact, they have not incurred any costs because the matter is being conducted by using a CFA?

  "As a matter of principle, the claimants should be entitled to compensation ...