T v T

T v T

The mother should pay only such sum as is proportionately and reasonably incurred, and in the circumstances of a straightforward application, the reasonable sum for the father's costs payable by the mother is £2,500, being one half of £5,000.

Parties
Applicant: Mr T; Respondent: Mrs T
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
30 July 2004
Procedural Posture
Family Application / Summary Assessment of Costs
Outcome
Costs assessed; respondent ordered to pay contribution.
Legal Topics
Costs Assessment, Child Contact, Summary Assessment
Family Law Civil Procedure Costs Assessment Child Contact Summary Assessment

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Parties

Mr T

Applicant

Mrs T

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family Application / Summary Assessment of Costs

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the reasonable and proportionate quantum of costs payable by the respondent in a straightforward family application?

Ratio Decidendi

The mother should pay only such sum as is proportionately and reasonably incurred, and in the circumstances of a straightforward application, the reasonable sum for the father's costs payable by the mother is £2,500, being one half of £5,000.

Court Disposition

Costs assessed; respondent ordered to pay contribution.

Orders

  • The mother shall pay £2,500 as a contribution to the father's costs.