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 cannot be blamed for using the appropriate court forms and, in particular, this c...