CG Group Ltd v Breyer Group Plc [2013] EWHC 2959 (TCC) (03 October 2013)

Indemnity costs are not appropriate as the Defendant's conduct was not unreasonable, the settlement offers did not relate to the enforcement proceedings, and the post-hearing submissions, while unfortunate, did not justify indemnity costs. Costs are awarded on the standard basis and summarily assessed at £18,000.

Citation: [2013] EWHC 2959 (TCC)
Parties: Claimant: CG Group Limited; Defendant: Breyer Group PLC
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 03 October 2013
Procedural Posture: Adjudication Enforcement / Costs Judgment Following Substantive Judgment
Outcome: Costs awarded to Claimant on standard basis, summarily assessed.
Legal Topics: Adjudication Enforcement, Costs Assessment, Indemnity Costs, Standard Basis Costs

Construction Law Civil Procedure Adjudication Enforcement Costs Assessment Indemnity Costs Standard Basis Costs

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Parties

CG Group Limited

Claimant

Breyer Group PLC

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Adjudication Enforcement / Costs Judgment Following Substantive Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether costs should be awarded on an indemnity basis or standard basis
2 Appropriate quantum of costs to be summarily assessed

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Costs awarded to Claimant on standard basis, summarily assessed.

Orders

Defendant to pay Claimant £18,000 in costs within 14 days