Jones MP v Associated Newspapers Ltd [2007] EWHC 1489 (QB) (25 June 2007)

Jones MP v Associated Newspapers Ltd [2007] EWHC 1489 (QB) (25 June 2007)

The judgment obtained was not at least as advantageous as the claimant's Part 36 offer, considering both the monetary value and the nature of vindication and apology. Therefore, CPR 36.14 did not apply, and the claimant was only entitled to costs on the standard basis without interest on damages or enhanced interest on costs.

Citation
[2007] EWHC 1489 (QB)
Parties
Claimant: Martyn Jones MP; Defendant: Associated Newspapers Ltd
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 June 2007
Procedural Posture
Libel Action / Ruling on Costs After Jury Verdict
Outcome
Claimant awarded costs on the standard basis only; no interest on damages or enhanced interest on costs.
Legal Topics
Libel, Costs, CPR Part 36, Conditional Fee Agreements, Interest on Costs
Defamation Civil Procedure Libel Costs CPR Part 36 Conditional Fee Agreements Interest on Costs

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Parties

Martyn Jones MP

Claimant

Associated Newspapers Ltd

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Libel Action / Ruling on Costs After Jury Verdict

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether CPR 36.14 applies to the facts of the case regarding costs and interest
  2. 2 Whether the judgment obtained was at least as advantageous as the claimant's Part 36 offer
  3. 3 Whether indemnity costs and enhanced interest should be awarded under CPR 36.14

Ratio Decidendi

The judgment obtained was not at least as advantageous as the claimant's Part 36 offer, considering both the monetary value and the nature of vindication and apology. Therefore, CPR 36.14 did not apply, and the claimant was only entitled to costs on the standard basis without interest on damages or enhanced interest on costs.

Court Disposition

Claimant awarded costs on the standard basis only; no interest on damages or enhanced interest on costs.

Orders

  • Claimant to recover costs of the action on the standard basis only
  • No interest awarded on damages