COST BITES 411: HOW DOES A COURT DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF AN INTERIM PAYMENT AS TO COSTS WHEN THE CASE HAS NOT BEEN BUDGETED? SHOULD A PAYMENT BE ORDERED AT ALL?
Knowledge of the principles dealing with payments on account is important for all litigators. For successful parties it is a major aid in relation to cash flow. For the losing party a payment on account will reduce the interest payable. …
COST BITES 410: A CLAIMANT’S COMPLIANCE WITH THE RULES RELATING TO ISSUE AND PLEADING CANNOT BE USED AS A GROUNDS FOR REDUCING ITS RECOVERABLE COSTS
It is common for an unsuccessful part to argue that its liability to pay costs should be reduced because of the “conduct” of the successful party. We see such arguments raised here – with no degree of success. A party…
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