Valentine v Alan & Ors [2003] EWHC 9043 (Costs) (29 July 2003)

Valentine v Alan & Ors [2003] EWHC 9043 (Costs) (29 July 2003)

Respondents' refusal to mediate was not unreasonable given their genuine settlement efforts; costs entitlement stands.

Citation
[2003] EWHC 9043 (Costs)
Parties
Claimant: Valentine; Respondents: Alan & Ors
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 July 2003
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Costs Determination
Outcome
Costs awarded to respondents; no reduction or disallowance.
Legal Topics
Costs, Mediation, Settlement, Trespass
Civil Procedure Costs Mediation Settlement Trespass

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Parties

Valentine

Claimant

Alan & Ors

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Costs Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether respondents' refusal to mediate was unreasonable and should affect costs entitlement

Ratio Decidendi

Respondents' refusal to mediate was not unreasonable given their genuine settlement efforts; costs entitlement stands.

Court Disposition

Costs awarded to respondents; no reduction or disallowance.

Orders

  • Claimant to pay respondents' costs as entitled.