CR v CO
The court found that all jurisdictional, procedural, and merit requirements for a pro bono costs order were satisfied, given the applicant's unmeritorious appeal and prior notice of the application.
- Parties
- Applicant: CR; Respondent: CO
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 03 February 2026
- Procedural Posture
- Family / Costs Application Post Dismissal of Appeal
- Outcome
- Pro bono costs order granted against applicant wife.
- Legal Topics
- Pro Bono Costs, Civil Restraint Orders, Appeal Dismissal
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Parties
CR
Applicant
CO
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Family / Costs Application Post Dismissal of Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether a pro bono costs order should be made against the applicant wife after dismissal of her appeal
Ratio Decidendi
The court found that all jurisdictional, procedural, and merit requirements for a pro bono costs order were satisfied, given the applicant's unmeritorious appeal and prior notice of the application.
Court Disposition
Pro bono costs order granted against applicant wife.
Orders
- Applicant wife to pay £4,000 to The Access to Justice Foundation within 28 days.
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