David Davies v David Greene

David Davies v David Greene

Given the public interest in the disciplinary proceedings, the fact that the SDT certified a case to answer, and the circumstances of the dispute arising from the respondent’s conduct, the fair order is that each party should bear their own costs of the appeal.

Parties
Applicant: David Davies; Respondent: David Greene
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Appeal From Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal / Ruling on Costs After Appeal
Outcome
Each party to bear their own costs of the appeal.
Legal Topics
Solicitors Disciplinary Proceedings, Costs Orders on Appeal, Public Interest in Disciplinary Proceedings
Professional Discipline Costs Solicitors Disciplinary Proceedings Costs Orders on Appeal Public Interest in Disciplinary Proceedings

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Parties

David Davies

Applicant

David Greene

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal From Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal / Ruling on Costs After Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the losing party in an appeal from the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal should pay the costs of the appeal
  2. 2 Whether the public interest element affects the costs order in disciplinary proceedings brought by a lay applicant

Ratio Decidendi

Given the public interest in the disciplinary proceedings, the fact that the SDT certified a case to answer, and the circumstances of the dispute arising from the respondent’s conduct, the fair order is that each party should bear their own costs of the appeal.

Court Disposition

Each party to bear their own costs of the appeal.

Orders

  • No order as to costs; each party to bear their own costs.