Kingsridge Ltd v Stavrou & Anor (Re Costs) [2024] EWHC 1755 (Ch) (18 April 2024)

Kingsridge Ltd v Stavrou & Anor (Re Costs) [2024] EWHC 1755 (Ch) (18 April 2024)

The only unequivocally wasted costs were counsel's fees for the day, which should be paid in full by the applicant to the respondent. All other costs are reserved for future determination.

Citation
[2024] EWHC 1755 (Ch)
Parties
Claimant: Kingsridge Limited; First Defendant: Mr Mario Stavrou; Second Defendant: Paddington Management Company (Sussex Gardens) Limited
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 April 2024
Procedural Posture
Costs Application in Civil Proceedings / Post Hearing Costs Determination
Outcome
Costs reserved except for counsel's fees, which are ordered to be paid by the applicant to the respondent.
Legal Topics
Costs, Interim Injunctions, Case Management
Civil Procedure Costs Interim Injunctions Case Management

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Parties

Kingsridge Limited

Claimant

Mr Mario Stavrou

First Defendant

Paddington Management Company (Sussex Gardens) Limited

Second Defendant

Procedural Posture

Costs Application in Civil Proceedings / Post Hearing Costs Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether costs of the hearing should be awarded and to whom
  2. 2 Whether counsel's fees were wasted and should be paid by the applicant

Ratio Decidendi

The only unequivocally wasted costs were counsel's fees for the day, which should be paid in full by the applicant to the respondent. All other costs are reserved for future determination.

Court Disposition

Costs reserved except for counsel's fees, which are ordered to be paid by the applicant to the respondent.

Orders

  • Applicant to pay respondent £4,500 plus VAT (if applicable) for counsel's fees within 14 days
  • All other costs reserved