Nada Salahadeen Salih v Westminster City Council

Nada Salahadeen Salih v Westminster City Council

The costs incurred before 29 September 2022 and expert evidence fees are within the scope of the consent order, as the broad wording permits recovery of costs connected to the principal dispute, and the costs were reasonably incurred at the time.

Parties
Respondent (receiving Party): Ms Nada Salahadeen Salih; Appellant (paying Party): Westminster City Council
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 February 2026
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Costs Assessment Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; original costs assessment upheld.
Legal Topics
Costs Orders, Consent Orders, Expert Evidence, Pre Action Costs, Homelessness Accommodation
Civil Procedure Housing Law Costs Orders Consent Orders Expert Evidence Pre Action Costs Homelessness Accommodation

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Parties

Ms Nada Salahadeen Salih

Respondent (receiving Party)

Westminster City Council

Appellant (paying Party)

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Costs Assessment Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Scope of costs order regarding pre-appeal costs
  2. 2 Recoverability of expert evidence fees
  3. 3 Interpretation of 'of and incidental to' in consent orders

Ratio Decidendi

The costs incurred before 29 September 2022 and expert evidence fees are within the scope of the consent order, as the broad wording permits recovery of costs connected to the principal dispute, and the costs were reasonably incurred at the time.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; original costs assessment upheld.

Orders

  • Costs incurred before 29 September 2022 are recoverable.
  • Expert evidence fees are recoverable.