NCL v MME [2020] EWHC 2679 (QB) (12 October 2020)

NCL v MME [2020] EWHC 2679 (QB) (12 October 2020)

The Claimant acted reasonably in making the application for an injunction, as the Defendant had declined to give undertakings and had threatened to disclose confidential information. Therefore, the Claimant is entitled to her costs of the application.

Citation
[2020] EWHC 2679
Parties
Claimant: NCL; Defendant: MME
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 October 2020
Procedural Posture
Injunction Application / Costs Judgment Following Return Date Hearing
Outcome
Defendant ordered to pay Claimant's costs of the application.
Legal Topics
Injunctions, Anonymity Orders, Costs, Open Justice, Confidential Information
Privacy Confidentiality Injunctions Anonymity Orders Costs Open Justice Confidential Information

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Parties

NCL

Claimant

MME

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Injunction Application / Costs Judgment Following Return Date Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Claimant was entitled to costs of the application for an injunction to restrain disclosure of confidential information
  2. 2 Whether the Defendant's inability to pay or offer of undertakings affected the costs order

Ratio Decidendi

The Claimant acted reasonably in making the application for an injunction, as the Defendant had declined to give undertakings and had threatened to disclose confidential information. Therefore, the Claimant is entitled to her costs of the application.

Court Disposition

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

Orders

  • Defendant to pay Claimant's costs assessed at £42,000.
  • Anonymity order and restrictions on provision of statements to non-parties remain in force.