Costs News

Fill the vacancies on the ACL Council Members should have received an email this week inviting nominations for the two vacancies on the ACL Council. Supporting the association and the profession is in everyone’s interests and the coun... view

A part 36 offer for 99% of the damages claimed was a genuine attempt to settle given that the claimant did not think the defendant had a realistic prospect of defending the case, the High Court has ruled. In a judgment packed with decisions... view

The Civil Justice Council (CJC) has suggested introducing a summary costs procedure for costs liability and quantum disputes for cases that are resolved at a pre-action protocol (PAP) stage. It said the procedure would be independent of par... view

The Court of Appeal has overturned a decision to order the cross-examination of a solicitor facing a wasted costs order but said the step can be justified in exceptional circumstances. Lord Justice Newey said it was clear from CPR 32.7 that... view