COURTS AND TRIBUNALS FEE REMISSIONS ORDER 2013
This Order came into force on the 7th October 2013. The aim is to put forward a standard fee remission system across a whole range of tribunals as well as the civil courts. It is always prudent, when issuing…
MEDIATION IN THE COURT OF APPEAL
The Court of Appeal can recommend that appeals be referred to mediation. This blog looks at the process and some of the case law. THE GUIDANCE A Lord/Lady Justice considering an application for permission to appeal is expressly required…
NEW SENIOR COURT OFFICE COSTS GUIDE
The Senior Courts Costs Office has produced a comprehensive guide to costs. At 182 pages it probably contains all the procedural points you need to know. https://www.dropbox.com/s/65gbezzxz7l2zpk/SCCO%20Guide%20October%202013.pdf
HOW RELEVANT ARE PART 36 OFFERS TO ISSUE BASED ORDERS? A SALUTARY WARNING ABOUT THE RISKS OF LITIGATION
The making of an “issue based” costs order is now a common aspect of litigation. However how relevant is a Part 36 offer when a court is considering making an “issue based” costs order? A recent case contains discussion of…