XX & Anor v Jordan Young & Anor

Recoverable costs in a quantum only claim are limited to those reasonably incurred, excluding unjustified leading counsel fees, excessive internal communications, administrative tasks, and duplicated work. Delegation and preparation of consent forms are recoverable if not excessive. Proportionality and reasonableness are the guiding standards for assessment.

Parties: First Claimant: XX (a protected party by her husband and litigation friend YY); Second Claimant: ZZ; Defendant: Jordan Young; Defendant: Aviva Insurance Limited
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 20 March 2025
Procedural Posture: Detailed Costs Assessment / Judgment on Disputed Costs Items
Outcome: Costs partly allowed, partly reduced/disallowed as per detailed assessment.
Legal Topics: Detailed Assessment, Quantum Only Claim, Recoverability of Costs, Proportionality, Delegation, Duplication, Administrative Tasks, Expert Evidence, Schedule of Loss, Conferences With Counsel

Civil Procedure Costs Detailed Assessment Quantum Only Claim Recoverability of Costs Proportionality Delegation Duplication +4 more

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Parties

XX (a protected party by her husband and litigation friend YY)

First Claimant

Second Claimant

Jordan Young

Defendant

Aviva Insurance Limited

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Detailed Costs Assessment / Judgment on Disputed Costs Items

Legal Issues

1 What costs are recoverable in a quantum only claim?
2 Are delegation and internal communications recoverable?
3 Is time spent on administrative tasks recoverable?

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Costs partly allowed, partly reduced/disallowed as per detailed assessment.

Orders

Grade A: 125 hours allowed for documents
Grade B: 19.4 hours allowed for documents