Mastercigars Direct Ltd v Withers LLP [2009] EWHC 1531 (Ch) (29 June 2009)

Mastercigars Direct Ltd v Withers LLP [2009] EWHC 1531 (Ch) (29 June 2009)

Given both applications failed and were similar in complexity, and to avoid unnecessary assessments, the just outcome is no order as to costs; each party bears their own costs.

Citation
[2009] EWHC 1531 (Ch)
Parties
Claimant: Mastercigars Direct Limited; Defendant: Withers LLP
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 June 2009
Procedural Posture
Appeal From Supreme Court Costs Office / Post Judgment Consequential Order on Costs
Outcome
No order as to costs; each party bears their own costs.
Legal Topics
Costs Orders, No Order as to Costs, Assessment of Costs
Civil Procedure Costs Costs Orders No Order as to Costs Assessment of Costs

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Parties

Mastercigars Direct Limited

Claimant

Withers LLP

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Appeal From Supreme Court Costs Office / Post Judgment Consequential Order on Costs

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there should be an order as to costs following dismissal of both parties' applications

Ratio Decidendi

Given both applications failed and were similar in complexity, and to avoid unnecessary assessments, the just outcome is no order as to costs; each party bears their own costs.

Court Disposition

No order as to costs; each party bears their own costs.

Orders

  • No order as to costs of the applications subject to the judgment on 10 June 2009, including costs incurred since 10 June 2009 in making submissions as to costs.