X v Y (Approved) [2020] IEHC 579 (17 November 2020)

X v Y (Approved) [2020] IEHC 579 (17 November 2020)

There was nothing in Mr X’s case, actions, or conduct during the proceedings that justified making an order as to costs against him. Both parties acted reasonably in bringing and defending the application, and the circumstances did not merit a costs order.

Citation
[2020] IEHC 579
Parties
Appellant (formerly Respondent): X; Respondent (formerly Applicant): Y (No. 2)
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
17 November 2020
Procedural Posture
Family Law Appeal (costs Application) / Post Judgment Application for Costs
Outcome
No order as to costs
Legal Topics
Judicial Separation, Custody and Access, Costs in Family Law Proceedings
Family Law Judicial Separation Custody and Access Costs in Family Law Proceedings

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Parties

X

Appellant (formerly Respondent)

Y (No. 2)

Respondent (formerly Applicant)

Procedural Posture

Family Law Appeal (costs Application) / Post Judgment Application for Costs

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether an order for costs should be made against the appellant in family law proceedings

Ratio Decidendi

There was nothing in Mr X’s case, actions, or conduct during the proceedings that justified making an order as to costs against him. Both parties acted reasonably in bringing and defending the application, and the circumstances did not merit a costs order.

Court Disposition

No order as to costs

Orders

  • Each party to bear their own costs