Grubb v Grubb

Grubb v Grubb

The application for further disclosure of costs documents was refused because the parties had reached a binding compromise agreement on costs, rendering any further disclosure irrelevant and of no practical benefit to the applicant.

Parties
Appellant: Mr Grubb; Respondent: Mrs Grubb
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
01 March 2012
Procedural Posture
Family Law Ancillary Relief / Appeal Judgment
Outcome
Application refused
Legal Topics
Ancillary Relief, Costs Assessment, Appeal Procedure
Family Law Ancillary Relief Costs Assessment Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Mr Grubb

Appellant

Mrs Grubb

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family Law Ancillary Relief / Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the court should order the service and filing of detailed costs documents after a compromise agreement on costs
  2. 2 Whether the appellant can challenge the respondent's solicitors' costs after agreeing to a settlement

Ratio Decidendi

The application for further disclosure of costs documents was refused because the parties had reached a binding compromise agreement on costs, rendering any further disclosure irrelevant and of no practical benefit to the applicant.

Court Disposition

Application refused

Orders

  • Application for service and filing of detailed costs documents is refused.