A v G

A v G

The mother failed to concede a legitimate and logical point regarding the date for payment of the lump sum, resulting in unnecessary continuation of proceedings and costs incurred by the father. Therefore, costs are awarded to the father against the mother.

Parties
Appellant: A; Respondent: G
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 April 2009
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment on Costs
Outcome
Costs awarded to the father against the mother
Legal Topics
Costs, Appeals, Lump Sum Payment
Family Law Civil Procedure Costs Appeals Lump Sum Payment

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Parties

A

Appellant

G

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment on Costs

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether costs should be awarded to the father against the mother regarding the date for payment of the lump sum

Ratio Decidendi

The mother failed to concede a legitimate and logical point regarding the date for payment of the lump sum, resulting in unnecessary continuation of proceedings and costs incurred by the father. Therefore, costs are awarded to the father against the mother.

Court Disposition

Costs awarded to the father against the mother

Orders

  • Costs in favour of the father against the mother