Ward v An Post (Approved) [2021] IEHC 471 (07 July 2021)

There are no exceptional circumstances to justify departure from the principle that costs follow the event; defendant is entitled to its costs as the wholly successful party.

Citation: [2021] IEHC 471
Parties: Plaintiff: John Ward; Defendant: An Post
Jurisdiction: Ireland
Judgment Date: 07 July 2021
Procedural Posture: Personal Injuries / Post Judgment Costs Ruling
Outcome: Costs awarded to defendant.
Legal Topics: Costs, Bullying and Harassment, Employment Law, Mediation

Civil Procedure Personal Injury Costs Bullying and Harassment Employment Law Mediation

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Parties

John Ward

Plaintiff

An Post

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Personal Injuries / Post Judgment Costs Ruling

Legal Issues

1 Whether costs should be awarded to the successful defendant after dismissal of the plaintiff's claim
2 Whether exceptional circumstances exist to depart from the general rule that costs follow the event

Ratio Decidendi

There are no exceptional circumstances to justify departure from the principle that costs follow the event; defendant is entitled to its costs as the wholly successful party.

Court Disposition

Costs awarded to defendant.

Orders

Defendant is entitled to its costs, including all reserved costs and outlay, to be adjudicated in default of agreement.