KGM v News Group Newspapers Ltd & Ors

KGM v News Group Newspapers Ltd & Ors

The second and third respondents are entitled to their respective costs on a standard basis, not indemnity, as there was insufficient justification for separate indemnity costs given the circumstances and representation choices.

Parties
Appellant: KGM; First Respondent: News Group Newspapers Limited; Second Respondent: MGN Limited; Third Respondent: Associated Newspapers Limited
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 May 2011
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Costs Determination After Appeal
Outcome
Second and third respondents awarded their respective costs on a standard basis.
Legal Topics
Costs, Indemnity Costs, Standard Basis Costs, Representation
Civil Procedure Costs Indemnity Costs Standard Basis Costs Representation

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Parties

KGM

Appellant

News Group Newspapers Limited

First Respondent

MGN Limited

Second Respondent

Associated Newspapers Limited

Third Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Costs Determination After Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the second and third respondents should receive costs on a standard or indemnity basis
  2. 2 Whether separate representation for the second and third respondents was justified

Ratio Decidendi

The second and third respondents are entitled to their respective costs on a standard basis, not indemnity, as there was insufficient justification for separate indemnity costs given the circumstances and representation choices.

Court Disposition

Second and third respondents awarded their respective costs on a standard basis.

Orders

  • Second and third respondents to have their respective costs on a standard basis