Tasleem v Beverley

The costs of Part 8 costs-only proceedings are distinct from detailed assessment proceedings and are not included in the default costs certificate; they fall to be dealt with by the court's discretion and may be summarily assessed.

Parties: Claimant/respondent: Karim Tasleem; Defendant/appellant: Judi Beverley; Claimant/respondent: Gabriele Bartkauskaite (A child by her litigation friend Mr Kestutis Ginkus); Defendant/appellant: Hurgita Bartkauskiene
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 06 November 2013
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Second Appeal From County Court Decision
Outcome: Appeals dismissed
Legal Topics: Costs Only Proceedings, Default Costs Certificate, CPR Part 8, Detailed Assessment

Civil Procedure Costs Costs Only Proceedings Default Costs Certificate CPR Part 8 Detailed Assessment

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Parties

Karim Tasleem

Claimant/respondent

Judi Beverley

Defendant/appellant

Gabriele Bartkauskaite (A child by her litigation friend Mr Kestutis Ginkus)

Claimant/respondent

Hurgita Bartkauskiene

Defendant/appellant

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Second Appeal From County Court Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether costs of Part 8 costs-only proceedings are recoverable in addition to costs specified in a default costs certificate
2 Whether the costs of Part 8 proceedings fall within the rules governing commencement of detailed assessment proceedings

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Appeals dismissed

Orders

Claimants entitled to costs of Part 8 costs-only proceedings as summarily assessed by the deputy district judge