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Procedure: Costs consequences of discontinuance
Deborah Burke looks at an unusual case in light of the Civil Procedure Rules ‘It is not that often that political parties feature in costs cases, but this case features the British National Party.’Rule 38.6 of the Civil Procedure Rules provides that a discontinuing party will be liable for the costs of the opponent unless …
Cases Referenced
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- Griffin & anor v Smith & ors [2010] EWHC 3414 (Ch)
- Messih v McMillan Williams [2010] EWCA Civ 844
- Re Walker Windsail Systems ltd; Walker v Walker [2005] EWCA Civ 247