Legal Services Commission v Aaronson & Ors

Legal Services Commission v Aaronson & Ors

The Commission is ordered to pay the costs before the Deputy Master and of the appeal, and an interim payment of £45,000 is appropriate given the circumstances and the substantial costs incurred by the firm.

Parties
Claimant/respondent: Legal Services Commission; Defendant/appellant: Francis Joel Aaronson; Defendant/appellant: Linda Frances Aaronson; Defendant/appellant: Aaronson & Co. Solicitors
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
26 May 2006
Procedural Posture
Civil / Post Judgment (costs Determination)
Outcome
Commission to pay costs before Deputy Master and of the appeal; interim payment ordered.
Legal Topics
Costs, Stay of Proceedings, Interim Payment
Civil Procedure Costs Stay of Proceedings Interim Payment

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Parties

Legal Services Commission

Claimant/respondent

Francis Joel Aaronson

Defendant/appellant

Linda Frances Aaronson

Defendant/appellant

Aaronson & Co. Solicitors

Defendant/appellant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Post Judgment (costs Determination)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Who should bear the costs of the application and appeal?
  2. 2 Should an interim payment on account of costs be ordered?

Ratio Decidendi

The Commission is ordered to pay the costs before the Deputy Master and of the appeal, and an interim payment of £45,000 is appropriate given the circumstances and the substantial costs incurred by the firm.

Court Disposition

Commission to pay costs before Deputy Master and of the appeal; interim payment ordered.

Orders

  • Commission to pay costs before Deputy Master and of the appeal.
  • Commission to pay £45,000 on account of costs within 14 days.