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Exit of Claim from MOJ Portal: Foley v Radinex What is the MOJ Portal? The MOJ Portal was initially introduced to deal with low value Road Traffic Accident claims. In July 2013, it was extended to deal with other low value personal injury claims, such as employers...

Legal Costs in a Property DisputeProperty disputes can include a dispute between two residents, between the freeholder/management company or between landlord and resident. The recoverability of legal costs in a Property Dispute will depend on whether the matter is...

Summary Assessment of Costs Cohen v Fine [2020]Summary Assessment of Costs Following Trial in a matter, costs are usually awarded to the successful party and are to be assessed by way of detailed assessment, or the Court may complete a summary assessment of costs on...

Boundary Dispute Court Costs and Recovery of the Same  What is a Boundary Dispute?   Boundary Dispute Court Costs will naturally arise from Boundary Disputes which may have involved Court proceedings. A boundary dispute will arise when two parties believe they...

Why is it Beneficial to Instruct Costs Advocates? What is a Costs Advocate? Costs advocates are professionals who specialise in dealing with all legal costs issues and can represent clients at costs hearings and throughout detailed assessment proceedings. Costs...

Solicitors Act Assessment: Cash Accounts When to Use, and What to Include/Exclude What is a Solicitors Act Assessment? A Solicitors Act Assessment can be utilised by a Client to have the Court assess their Solicitor's costs provided for legal services, usually with...