Webb v Solicitors Regulation Authority

Webb v Solicitors Regulation Authority

Given the SRA's practice not to pursue impecunious solicitors and the unchallenged evidence of Mr Webb's financial circumstances, costs are awarded but enforcement is stayed pending further order of the court.

Parties
Claimant: David Alan Webb; Defendant: Solicitors Regulation Authority
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 July 2013
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Costs Determination After Substantive Appeal
Outcome
Costs awarded to the SRA, enforcement stayed pending further order.
Legal Topics
Costs, Solicitors Disciplinary Proceedings, Enforcement of Costs Orders
Civil Procedure Professional Regulation Costs Solicitors Disciplinary Proceedings Enforcement of Costs Orders

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Parties

David Alan Webb

Claimant

Solicitors Regulation Authority

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Costs Determination After Substantive Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether costs should be awarded against the unsuccessful appellant and if so, whether enforcement should be subject to leave of the court given impecuniosity

Ratio Decidendi

Given the SRA's practice not to pursue impecunious solicitors and the unchallenged evidence of Mr Webb's financial circumstances, costs are awarded but enforcement is stayed pending further order of the court.

Court Disposition

Costs awarded to the SRA, enforcement stayed pending further order.

Orders

  • Mr Webb to pay SRA’s costs of the appeal in the sum of £20,000.00, not to be enforced without further order of the High Court.