TMO Renewables Ltd v Reeves & Anor

The respondents' points collectively constitute good reason not to summarily assess costs; costs should be subject to detailed assessment if not agreed, with a payment on account ordered.

Parties: Appellant/claimant: TMO Renewables Ltd; Respondent/defendant: Desmond George Reeves; Respondent/defendant: Maxwell Charles Audley
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 26 May 2020
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Post Judgment Consequential Matters
Outcome: Costs to be subject to detailed assessment; payment on account ordered.
Legal Topics: Summary Assessment of Costs, Detailed Assessment of Costs, Conditional Fee Agreements, Payment on Account

Civil Procedure Costs Summary Assessment of Costs Detailed Assessment of Costs Conditional Fee Agreements Payment on Account

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Parties

TMO Renewables Ltd

Appellant/claimant

Desmond George Reeves

Respondent/defendant

Maxwell Charles Audley

Respondent/defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Post Judgment Consequential Matters

Legal Issues

1 Whether costs should be summarily assessed or subject to detailed assessment
2 Appropriate amount for payment on account of costs

Ratio Decidendi

The respondents' points collectively constitute good reason not to summarily assess costs; costs should be subject to detailed assessment if not agreed, with a payment on account ordered.

Court Disposition

Costs to be subject to detailed assessment; payment on account ordered.

Orders

Appellant's costs to be subject to detailed assessment if not agreed
Respondents to pay £45,000 on account of costs within 28 days