Partridge & Ors v Lawrence & Ors

Partridge & Ors v Lawrence & Ors

Defendants were successful on the main issue and made an early reasonable offer; claimants' late offer of mediation did not outweigh this. Therefore, claimants should pay 85% of defendants' costs.

Parties
Claimants/applicants: Partridge and Others; Defendants/respondents: Lawrence and Others
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
08 July 2003
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Costs Determination After Appeal
Outcome
Claimants to pay 85% of defendants' costs here and below.
Legal Topics
Costs, Offers to Settle, Conduct of Parties
Civil Procedure Costs Offers to Settle Conduct of Parties

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Parties

Partridge and Others

Claimants/applicants

Lawrence and Others

Defendants/respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Costs Determination After Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Who should bear the costs of the litigation after the appeal decision

Ratio Decidendi

Defendants were successful on the main issue and made an early reasonable offer; claimants' late offer of mediation did not outweigh this. Therefore, claimants should pay 85% of defendants' costs.

Court Disposition

Claimants to pay 85% of defendants' costs here and below.

Orders

  • Claimants to pay 85% of defendants' costs here and below.