COST BITES 434 : JUDGE REFUSES TO INCREASE CLAIMANT’S BUDGET AFTER TRIAL, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS NOT OPPOSED BY THE DEFENDANT: A PARTY MADE NO ATTEMPT TO EXPLAIN WHY IT NEEDED TO SPEND THE PRICE OF THE AVERAGE UK HOUSE ON ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE

We are looking at another attempt to vary a costs budget.  In this case the attempt was made after the trial and after judgment.  Both parties, initially, sought large variations.  Only the claimant proceeded with the application in relation to one phase, this was not actively opposed by the defenda...