Euroil Ltd v Cameroon Offshore Petroleum Sarl

Euroil Ltd v Cameroon Offshore Petroleum Sarl

Given the complexity of the costs issues, the lack of sufficient detail in the schedules, and the substantial sum in issue, a detailed assessment of costs is appropriate. A payment on account of £120,000 is reasonable and represents the minimum Camop will recover.

Parties
Claimant/applicant: Euroil Ltd; Defendant/respondent: Cameroon Offshore Petroleum SARL
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
07 February 2014
Procedural Posture
Commercial Application (costs Following Injunction) / Post Judgment Costs Determination
Outcome
Order for detailed assessment of costs with payment on account
Legal Topics
Costs Assessment, Injunction Discharge, Summary Vs Detailed Assessment
Civil Procedure Commercial Law Costs Assessment Injunction Discharge Summary Vs Detailed Assessment

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Parties

Euroil Ltd

Claimant/applicant

Cameroon Offshore Petroleum SARL

Defendant/respondent

Procedural Posture

Commercial Application (costs Following Injunction) / Post Judgment Costs Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether costs should be summarily assessed or subject to detailed assessment
  2. 2 Quantum of costs payable by the claimant
  3. 3 Appropriateness of payment on account of costs

Ratio Decidendi

Given the complexity of the costs issues, the lack of sufficient detail in the schedules, and the substantial sum in issue, a detailed assessment of costs is appropriate. A payment on account of £120,000 is reasonable and represents the minimum Camop will recover.

Court Disposition

Order for detailed assessment of costs with payment on account

Orders

  • Costs to be subject to detailed assessment
  • Euroil to pay Camop £120,000 on account of costs