Archer v Williams [2003] EWHC 3048 (QB) (02 December 2003)

Archer v Williams [2003] EWHC 3048 (QB) (02 December 2003)

None of the five grounds advanced by the claimant are likely to lead to a wasted costs order; the conduct of Taylor Vinters was not shown to be improper, unreasonable, or negligent, and privilege was not waived. The claim is dismissed at stage 1 as required by Practice Direction 53.6.

Citation
[2003] EWHC 3048
Parties
Claimant: Lady Archer; Defendant: Williams
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 December 2003
Procedural Posture
Wasted Costs Application (civil) / Stage 1 Hearing Under Practice Direction 53.6
Outcome
Claim dismissed
Legal Topics
Wasted Costs, Solicitor Conduct, Professional Negligence, Costs Orders, Legal Professional Privilege
Civil Procedure Legal Profession Wasted Costs Solicitor Conduct Professional Negligence Costs Orders Legal Professional Privilege

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Parties

Lady Archer

Claimant

Williams

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Wasted Costs Application (civil) / Stage 1 Hearing Under Practice Direction 53.6

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conduct of Taylor Vinters (defendant's solicitors) justified a wasted costs order under section 51 of the Supreme Court Act 1981 and CPR 48.7.

Ratio Decidendi

None of the five grounds advanced by the claimant are likely to lead to a wasted costs order; the conduct of Taylor Vinters was not shown to be improper, unreasonable, or negligent, and privilege was not waived. The claim is dismissed at stage 1 as required by Practice Direction 53.6.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed

Orders

  • Claimant's application for wasted costs against Taylor Vinters dismissed at stage 1 under Practice Direction 53.6.