Grindlays Bank Plc v Corbett [1987] JLR_Note 2b (16 February 1987)

Grindlays Bank Plc v Corbett [1987] JLR_Note 2b (16 February 1987)

The court held that costs incurred after judgment may be recoverable if they are sufficiently connected to the action and fall within the scope of 'of and incidental to the action'.

Parties
Applicant: Grindlays Bank Plc; Respondent: Corbett
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
16 February 1987
Procedural Posture
Civil / Costs Determination
Outcome
costs order clarified
Legal Topics
Costs, Post Judgment Costs
Civil Procedure Costs Post Judgment Costs

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Parties

Grindlays Bank Plc

Applicant

Corbett

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Costs Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether costs incurred after judgment are recoverable as 'of and incidental to the action'

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that costs incurred after judgment may be recoverable if they are sufficiently connected to the action and fall within the scope of 'of and incidental to the action'.

Court Disposition

costs order clarified

Orders

  • Certain post-judgment costs allowed as recoverable if incidental to the action