Ramzan v IW Textiles and Bedding Products Ltd [2010] EWHC 90183 (Costs) (05 January 2011)

Ramzan v IW Textiles and Bedding Products Ltd [2010] EWHC 90183 (Costs) (05 January 2011)

Given the uncertainties at the time of the CFA—unknown cause of accident, lack of police report, deceased driver, and unresolved quantum—the risk justified a success fee above 12.5%. However, the case was not so risky as to warrant 100%. The appropriate success fee is 25%, as this reflects the actual risk at the...

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Citation
[2010] EWHC 90183 (Costs)
Parties
Claimant: Mr Imran Ramzan; Defendant: IW Textiles and Bedding Products Limited
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
05 January 2011
Procedural Posture
Detailed Assessment of Costs (preliminary Issue) / Contested Preliminary Issue on Success Fee Percentage
Outcome
Success fee assessed at 25% for the claimant's solicitors' fees.
Legal Topics
Conditional Fee Agreements, Success Fees, Detailed Assessment, CPR 45.16, CPR 45.18
Civil Procedure Costs Conditional Fee Agreements Success Fees Detailed Assessment CPR 45.16 CPR 45.18

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Parties

Mr Imran Ramzan

Claimant

IW Textiles and Bedding Products Limited

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Detailed Assessment of Costs (preliminary Issue) / Contested Preliminary Issue on Success Fee Percentage

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant is entitled to a success fee greater than 12.5% under CPR 45.18(2)
  2. 2 Whether the risk assessment was properly conducted prior to entering the CFA
  3. 3 What is the appropriate percentage for the success fee given the facts

Ratio Decidendi

Given the uncertainties at the time of the CFA—unknown cause of accident, lack of police report, deceased driver, and unresolved quantum—the risk justified a success fee above 12.5%. However, the case was not so risky as to warrant 100%. The appropriate success fee is 25%, as this reflects the actual risk at the relevant time and exceeds the 20% threshold under CPR 45.19.

Court Disposition

Success fee assessed at 25% for the claimant's solicitors' fees.

Orders

  • Success fee for claimant's solicitors set at 25%.
  • No finding on hourly rates; may be addressed in further assessment if required.