Furzer v I.D.C. [1990] JLR 179 (09 August 1990)

Furzer v I.D.C. [1990] JLR 179 (09 August 1990)

The court held that the party and party basis for costs in Jersey is likely to yield a lower figure than the common fund basis in England, and that 'proper' costs are those a sensible solicitor would consider reasonable for the client's interests.

Citation
[1990] JLR 179
Parties
Applicant: Furzer; Respondent: I. D. C.
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
09 August 1990
Procedural Posture
Civil / Costs Determination
Outcome
Costs awarded on party and party basis as per Jersey law.
Legal Topics
Costs, Party and Party Basis, Taxation of Costs
Civil Procedure Costs Party and Party Basis Taxation of Costs

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Parties

Furzer

Applicant

I. D. C.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Costs Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the correct test for awarding costs on a party and party basis in Jersey?

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the party and party basis for costs in Jersey is likely to yield a lower figure than the common fund basis in England, and that 'proper' costs are those a sensible solicitor would consider reasonable for the client's interests.

Court Disposition

Costs awarded on party and party basis as per Jersey law.