Flynn v Reid [2012] 2 JLR 226 (26 September 2012)

Flynn v Reid [2012] 2 JLR 226 (26 September 2012)

The court held that costs should not be capped due to legal aid status and that the means of the parties are not relevant except in matrimonial cases.

Citation
[2012] 2 JLR 226
Parties
Applicant: Flynn; Respondent: Reid
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
26 September 2012
Procedural Posture
Civil / Costs Ruling
Outcome
Costs not capped; legal aid status irrelevant to costs order.
Legal Topics
Costs, Discretion of Court
Civil Procedure Costs Discretion of Court

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Parties

Flynn

Applicant

Reid

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Costs Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the court should cap costs because parties are legally aided
  2. 2 Whether the means of parties are relevant to costs orders

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that costs should not be capped due to legal aid status and that the means of the parties are not relevant except in matrimonial cases.

Court Disposition

Costs not capped; legal aid status irrelevant to costs order.

Orders

  • Costs order not capped
  • Legal aid status not considered in costs order