Doyle v M&D Foundations & Building Services Ltd – windfall for the receiving party or be careful to what you agree?

Avi Dolties Doyle v M&D Foundations & Building Services Ltd Issue – In low value ex-protocol RTA, employer’s liability and public liability claims, does an agreement for costs to be ‘subject to detailed assessment if not agreed’ amount to an agreement between the parties to dis-apply Fixed Recoverable Costs (FRC)? Claimant argument – In this…

Costs of an executor limited

Rebecca Mogford   The Proceedings related to a challenge brought by a beneficiary in respect of costs incurred in the administration of an estate. It should be noted that this case has had a number of hearings and there were a number of areas challenged, however, this article relates to the specific issue of administration…

Wrong in Law but not unreasonable

Helen Appleby This Article considers the implications of Cost Orders following Judgement for the losing party. As with all Proceedings, the conduct of each party is a pivotal point for the Court to consider when determining the basis upon which Costs are to be paid. Indemnity costs are often sought by the successful party, particularly…