XX & Anor v Jordan Young & Anor

XX & Anor v Jordan Young & Anor

The assessed costs were disproportionate in all the circumstances; further reduction to internal communications was warranted, resulting in a proportionate figure.

Parties
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
08 May 2025
Procedural Posture
Costs Assessment / Post Settlement Detailed Assessment
Outcome
Further reduction applied to internal communications; assessed bill total reduced to £324,029.77, representing reasonable and proportionate costs.
Legal Topics
Proportionality, Detailed Assessment, Conduct, Vulnerability, Internal Communications
Civil Procedure Costs Proportionality Detailed Assessment Conduct Vulnerability Internal Communications

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Parties

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

Claimant

ZZ

Second Claimant

Jordan Young

Defendant

Aviva Insurance Limited

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Costs Assessment / Post Settlement Detailed Assessment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the assessed costs are proportionate under CPR 44.3(5)
  2. 2 Appropriate reductions for internal communications
  3. 3 Impact of conduct and vulnerability on costs

Ratio Decidendi

The assessed costs were disproportionate in all the circumstances; further reduction to internal communications was warranted, resulting in a proportionate figure.

Court Disposition

Further reduction applied to internal communications; assessed bill total reduced to £324,029.77, representing reasonable and proportionate costs.

Orders

  • Internal communications costs reduced to £10,000 plus VAT.
  • Base profit costs (excluding costs of drawing and checking the bill) reduced to £169,534.99 (excluding VAT).