Cotrel v Christmas [2013] 2 JLR_Note 3 (24 May 2013)
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- Posture
- Civil / Costs Determination After Withdrawal/discontinuance
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Holding and result
The court determines the appropriate order as to costs following the withdrawal or discontinuance of the action, applying its discretion under civil procedure principles.
Court disposition
costs order made following withdrawal/discontinuance
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Material facts
Parties
Cotrel
ApplicantChristmas
Respondent03
Procedural history
Posture
Civil / Costs Determination After Withdrawal/discontinuance
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Questions and positions
Legal issues
Entitlement to costs following withdrawal or discontinuance of an action
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- Applicant
- Applicant seeks determination of costs following withdrawal or discontinuance of the action.
- Respondent
- Respondent contests or seeks clarification on costs liability post-withdrawal/discontinuance.
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- 01
civil procedure rules/common law
Costs generally follow the event, but the court has discretion in cases of withdrawal or discontinuance.
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Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The court determines the appropriate order as to costs following the withdrawal or discontinuance of the action, applying its discretion under civil procedure principles.
Court disposition
costs order made following withdrawal/discontinuance
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