Insights by Penningtons Manches: Securing costs

Clare Arthurs and Nicole Finlayson take a look at some recent costs cases ‘It is evident from the judgment in Premier Motorauctions that the existence of ATE insurance will be taken into account by the court when assessing a claimant‘s ability to pay an adverse costs order.‘ As the nights drew in, the end of …
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Practice: A slip of the mouse

Doug Wass and Jonathan Pratt provide a warning on unintended settlements ‘In the judge’s words, “settlement was being driven by time related issues” and this was a central plank in his conclusion.’In the recent case of Bieber v Teathers Ltd (in liquidation) [2014], Judge Pelling QC (sitting as a judge of the High Court) held …
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