COST BITES 451: THE IMPACT OF A STATUTORY REQUIREMENT ON A COSTS BUDGET: THE STATUTE TAKES PRECEDENCE OVER THE CPR: THE DIFFERENCE TO A BUDGET WHEN THE COURT IS COMPELLED TO TAKE THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE PARTIES INTO ACCOUNT

The Court of Appeal considered an unusual aspect of costs budgeting.  Does a statutory requirement that the courts take into account the financial position of the parties when considering costs have any impact on the budgeting process?  If it does then what difference should it make to the budget of...