Jones & Ors v Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change & Anor [2013] EWHC 1023 (QB) (03 May 2013)

The appropriate rate of pre-judgment interest on disbursements is 4% above base rate, as agreed in the credit agreements between claimants and their solicitors, since this rate was not shown to be excessive or unreasonable and reflects the cost of unsecured borrowing for individuals of modest means.

Citation: [2013] EWHC 1023
Parties: Claimants: Jeffrey Jones and Others; First Defendant: The Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change; Second Defendant: Coal Products Limited
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 03 May 2013
Procedural Posture: Group Litigation (phurnacite Workers Group Litigation) / Post Judgment Costs Determination
Outcome: Application granted in favour of claimants.
Legal Topics: Pre Judgment Interest, Disbursements, Conditional Fee Agreements, Interest on Costs

Civil Procedure Costs Pre Judgment Interest Disbursements Conditional Fee Agreements Interest on Costs

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Parties

Jeffrey Jones and Others

Claimants

The Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change

First Defendant

Coal Products Limited

Second Defendant

Procedural Posture

Group Litigation (phurnacite Workers Group Litigation) / Post Judgment Costs Determination

Legal Issues

1 Whether claimants are entitled to pre-judgment interest on disbursements
2 What is the appropriate rate of pre-judgment interest on disbursements

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Application granted in favour of claimants.

Orders

Defendants to pay pre-judgment interest on disbursements at 4% above base rate from date of payment to date of judgment.
No interest payable before execution of relevant credit agreement.