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Harmans Costs Brief – June 2017
In this issue we look at an important case from the Court of Appeal where refusal to mediate was not a bar to the recovery of costs. We also discuss another judgment that has been eagerly awaited by PI lawyers, the “£400 club” case. And don’t…
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Refusal to mediate is not a bar to the recovery of costs
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) should not be treated as unreasonable where a refusal to mediate might in the circumstances have been justified. In the recent Court of Appeal case of Gore v Naheed & Anor [2017] EWCA Civ 369 Lord Justice Patten said: …
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Harman Costs Brief – February 2017
It’s February already and we’ve rounded up the latest industry news for you – Gary Knight takes a look at an important decision on appeal in Briggs and 598 others v First Choice Holidays, plus there’s guidance from the Court of Appeal on the fixed costs…
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Briggs and 598 others v First Choice Holidays & Flights Limited
Readers may recall the detailed decision of Costs Judge Jennifer James in the above matter summarised in the December issue of our Costs Brief. In summary this was a group action resulting from illness (of varying severity) on holiday. Base costs were just under £2…
