Flynn v Robin Thompson & Anor [2000] EWHC 9004 (Costs) (25 February 2000)

Flynn v Robin Thompson & Anor [2000] EWHC 9004 (Costs) (25 February 2000)

The claimant's objections to the costs determination were dismissed as the issues had already been dealt with by the Taxing Officer and the order of the Queen's Bench Master, including costs, stood after unsuccessful appeals. The review process was not the appropriate remedy for the claimant.

Citation
[2000] EWHC 9004 (Costs)
Parties
Claimant: Flynn; Defendant: Robin Thompson & Anor
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 February 2000
Procedural Posture
Costs Assessment/review / Review of Detailed Assessment and Objections
Outcome
Application dismissed
Legal Topics
Discharge of Legal Aid Certificate, Solicitor's Authority to Act, Costs of Application to Come Off Record, Assessment of Costs, Objections to Costs Determination
Civil Procedure Legal Aid Costs Discharge of Legal Aid Certificate Solicitor's Authority to Act Costs of Application to Come Off Record Assessment of Costs Objections to Costs Determination

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Parties

Flynn

Claimant

Robin Thompson & Anor

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Costs Assessment/review / Review of Detailed Assessment and Objections

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant is liable for costs after discharge of Legal Aid Certificate
  2. 2 Whether solicitors had authority to apply to come off the record after discharge of Legal Aid Certificate
  3. 3 Whether costs of legal executive should be allowed

Ratio Decidendi

The claimant's objections to the costs determination were dismissed as the issues had already been dealt with by the Taxing Officer and the order of the Queen's Bench Master, including costs, stood after unsuccessful appeals. The review process was not the appropriate remedy for the claimant.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

  • Objections to disallowance of legal executive's costs dismissed
  • Allowance of Mr Darby's costs at hearing upheld