Colicci & ors v Grinberg & anr [2023] WTLR 1249

Winter 2023 #193

The court was concerned with costs following the trial of a claim relating to the estate of Ernesto Colicci (deceased). Recorder Mark Anderson KC had handed down judgment on 18 May 2023 following the trial in March 2023. He reserved judgment on costs after further submissions at a consequential hearing on 19 July.

The claimants’ principal claim, based on interpretation of an agreement, succeeded. The claimants were therefore the successful parties. The Recorder acknowledged that the general rule is that the unsuccessful party will be ordered to pay the costs of the successful part...