Intense Investments Ltd v Development Ventures Ltd [2006] EWHC 1628 (TCC) (29 June 2006)

Intense Investments Ltd v Development Ventures Ltd [2006] EWHC 1628 (TCC) (29 June 2006)

Given the uncertainty as to the final outcome and the impact of the account to be provided, it is appropriate to reserve the costs of the preliminary issues until after the account is served and its implications are known.

Citation
[2006] EWHC 1628 (TCC)
Parties
Claimant: Intense Investments Ltd; First Defendant: Development Ventures Ltd
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 June 2006
Procedural Posture
Civil / Post Preliminary Issues, Costs Determination
Outcome
Costs reserved
Legal Topics
Costs Orders, Preliminary Issues, Binding Agreement, Settlement Offers
Civil Procedure Contract Law Costs Orders Preliminary Issues Binding Agreement Settlement Offers

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Parties

Intense Investments Ltd

Claimant

Development Ventures Ltd

First Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Post Preliminary Issues, Costs Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Who is the successful party for the purposes of costs after preliminary issues?
  2. 2 Should costs be awarded now or reserved until after the account is provided?

Ratio Decidendi

Given the uncertainty as to the final outcome and the impact of the account to be provided, it is appropriate to reserve the costs of the preliminary issues until after the account is served and its implications are known.

Court Disposition

Costs reserved

Orders

  • Costs of the preliminary issues are reserved until after the service of the certified account and further determination.