Grupo Torras S.A. v Al Sabah [2005] JLR_Note 2 (11 January 2005)

Grupo Torras S.A. v Al Sabah [2005] JLR_Note 2 (11 January 2005)

Costs awarded on an indemnity basis due to the respondent's withdrawal of defence without justification.

Parties
Applicant: Grupo Torras S. A.; Respondent: Al Sabah
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
11 January 2005
Procedural Posture
Civil / Costs Determination
Outcome
Costs awarded on indemnity basis to applicant.
Legal Topics
Costs, Indemnity Basis, Withdrawal of Defence
Civil Procedure Costs Indemnity Basis Withdrawal of Defence

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Parties

Grupo Torras S. A.

Applicant

Al Sabah

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Costs Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether costs should be awarded on an indemnity basis following withdrawal of defence

Ratio Decidendi

Costs awarded on an indemnity basis due to the respondent's withdrawal of defence without justification.

Court Disposition

Costs awarded on indemnity basis to applicant.

Orders

  • Respondent to pay applicant's costs on an indemnity basis.