Richardson, R (On the Application Of) v North Yorkshire County Council

The respondents are entitled to their costs; the Secretary of State's costs are limited to three quarters due to the benefit received from the appeal.

Parties: Claimant/appellant: Richardson; Defendant/respondent: North Yorkshire County Council; Second Respondent: Secretary of State
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 19 December 2003
Procedural Posture: Judicial Review Appeal / Judgment on Costs After Appeal
Outcome: Costs awarded to respondents; Secretary of State's costs limited to three quarters.
Legal Topics: Costs Orders, Appeals, Judicial Review

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Parties

Richardson

Claimant/appellant

North Yorkshire County Council

Defendant/respondent

Secretary of State

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review Appeal / Judgment on Costs After Appeal

Legal Issues

1 Entitlement to costs following unsuccessful appeal in judicial review

Ratio Decidendi

The respondents are entitled to their costs; the Secretary of State's costs are limited to three quarters due to the benefit received from the appeal.

Court Disposition

Costs awarded to respondents; Secretary of State's costs limited to three quarters.

Orders

Appellant to pay all of North Yorkshire County Council's costs.
Appellant to pay three quarters of the Secretary of State's costs.