TMO Renewables Ltd v Reeves & Anor [2020] EWHC 789 (Ch) (26 May 2020)

The respondents' points collectively constituted good reason not to summarily assess costs; therefore, costs should be subject to detailed assessment if not agreed.

Citation: [2020] EWHC 789 (Ch)
Parties: Appellant/claimant: TMO Renewables Ltd; Respondent/defendant (3): Desmond George Reeves; Respondent/defendant (5): Maxwell Charles Audley
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 26 May 2020
Procedural Posture: Appeal / Post Judgment; Determination of Consequential Matters and Costs
Outcome: Costs to be subject to detailed assessment if not agreed; payment on account ordered.
Legal Topics: Summary Assessment of Costs, Detailed Assessment of Costs, Conditional Fee Agreements, Payment on Account

Civil Procedure Costs Summary Assessment of Costs Detailed Assessment of Costs Conditional Fee Agreements Payment on Account

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Parties

TMO Renewables Ltd

Appellant/claimant

Desmond George Reeves

Respondent/defendant (3)

Maxwell Charles Audley

Respondent/defendant (5)

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Post Judgment; Determination of Consequential Matters and Costs

Legal Issues

1 Whether costs should be summarily assessed or subject to detailed assessment
2 Appropriate amount for payment on account of costs

Ratio Decidendi

The respondents' points collectively constituted good reason not to summarily assess costs; therefore, costs should be subject to detailed assessment if not agreed.

Court Disposition

Costs to be subject to detailed assessment if not agreed; payment on account ordered.

Orders

Appellant's costs not summarily assessed; to be subject to detailed assessment if not agreed.
Respondents to pay £45,000 on account of costs within 28 days.