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Property Litigation Costs: Recovery and Negotiation
Property Litigation Costs: Recovery and NegotiationProperty Litigation Costs arise from civil litigation which relates to a property dispute. They can include disputes between landlords and tenants and disputes regarding ownership of property, whether it be...
Interim Bill and Final Bill: Statute Bills
Interim Bill and Final Bill: Statute Bills What is a Final Statute Bill? A final statute bill is one which is presented to a client on the conclusion of their case requesting payment of all outstanding costs to date...
CPR 47: Commencing a Detailed Assessment
CPR 47: Commencing Detailed Assessment What is Detailed Assessment? Following a judgment, the Judge will make an order for assessment of the amount of costs, subject to ‘Detailed Assessment’ if not agreed. Detailed Assessment occurs where the paying party...
Late Acceptance of Part 36 Offer: Pallett v MGN
Late Acceptance of Part 36 Offer: Pallett v MGN What is a Part 36 Offer? A Part 36 offer is a settlement offer under Part 36 of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR). A Part 36 offer can be made by the Defendant or the Claimant in order to settle a legal...
Understanding EL PL Fixed Costs
Understanding EL PL Fixed Costs What are EL PL Fixed Costs? Low-value (<£25,000 in value) Employers Liability and Public Liability claims will need to be submitted to the EL/PL Portal. If a settlement is reached within the Portal, and without the need for...
Refusal to Set Aside Default Costs Certificate
Refusal to Set Aside Default Costs Certificate Masten v London Britannia HotelThe High Court's refusal to set aside default costs certificate in the recent case of Masten v London Britannia Hotel Ltd [2020] EWHC B31 (Costs), highlights the importance of making an...