A v G [2009] EWCA Civ 736 (29 April 2009)

A v G [2009] EWCA Civ 736 (29 April 2009)

The mother failed to concede a legitimate point regarding the date for payment of the lump sum, resulting in unnecessary proceedings and costs incurred by the father; therefore, costs are awarded in principle in favour of the father.

Citation
[2009] EWCA Civ 736
Parties
Appellant: A; Respondent: G
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 April 2009
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment on Costs
Outcome
costs awarded in principle in favour of the father against the mother
Legal Topics
Costs, Lump Sum Payment, Appeal Procedure
Family Law Civil Procedure Costs Lump Sum Payment Appeal Procedure

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Parties

A

Appellant

G

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment on Costs

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Entitlement to costs arising from dispute over date of lump sum payment

Ratio Decidendi

The mother failed to concede a legitimate point regarding the date for payment of the lump sum, resulting in unnecessary proceedings and costs incurred by the father; therefore, costs are awarded in principle in favour of the father.

Court Disposition

costs awarded in principle in favour of the father against the mother

Orders

  • Costs in favour of the father against the mother