NCL v MME

NCL v MME

The Claimant acted reasonably in making the application for an injunction without notice, as the Defendant had declined to provide undertakings and had threatened to disclose confidential information. Therefore, the Claimant is entitled to her costs.

Parties
Claimant: NCL; Defendant: MME
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 October 2020
Procedural Posture
Civil / Costs Ruling After Injunction Application
Outcome
Defendant ordered to pay Claimant's costs of the application.
Legal Topics
Confidentiality, Injunctions, Costs
Privacy Civil Procedure Confidentiality Injunctions Costs

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Parties

NCL

Claimant

MME

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Costs Ruling After Injunction Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Claimant was entitled to costs of the application for an injunction to prevent disclosure of confidential information

Ratio Decidendi

The Claimant acted reasonably in making the application for an injunction without notice, as the Defendant had declined to provide undertakings and had threatened to disclose confidential information. Therefore, the Claimant is entitled to her costs.

Court Disposition

Defendant ordered to pay Claimant's costs of the application.

Orders

  • Defendant to pay Claimant's costs assessed at £42,000.
  • Orders for anonymity and restrictions on provision of statements remain in force.