Abdi v Director of Public Prosecutions (Approved) [2022] IESC 33 (29 July 2022)

Abdi v Director of Public Prosecutions (Approved) [2022] IESC 33 (29 July 2022)

There was no finding of negligent or dishonest conduct by any State party or witness; therefore, there is no basis for awarding solicitor and client costs. Costs are awarded on a party and party basis.

Citation
[2022] IESC 33
Parties
Prosecutor/appellant: The People (at the suit of the Director of Public Prosecutions); Accused/respondent: Yusif Ali Abdi
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
29 July 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal Costs Ruling / Supreme Court Post Judgment Costs Determination
Outcome
Costs awarded on a party and party basis to Mr Abdi.
Legal Topics
Costs in Criminal Appeals, Party and Party Costs, Solicitor and Client Costs, Legal Aid
Criminal Law Costs Costs in Criminal Appeals Party and Party Costs Solicitor and Client Costs Legal Aid

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Parties

The People (at the suit of the Director of Public Prosecutions)

Prosecutor/appellant

Yusif Ali Abdi

Accused/respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal Costs Ruling / Supreme Court Post Judgment Costs Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether costs should be awarded on a party and party basis or on a solicitor and client basis in a criminal appeal where the applicant was successful

Ratio Decidendi

There was no finding of negligent or dishonest conduct by any State party or witness; therefore, there is no basis for awarding solicitor and client costs. Costs are awarded on a party and party basis.

Court Disposition

Costs awarded on a party and party basis to Mr Abdi.

Orders

  • Costs awarded on a party and party basis.