I -v- J (Family) [2015] JCA 072A (13 April 2015)

I -v- J (Family) [2015] JCA 072A (13 April 2015)

The Appellant, having lost the appeal, is liable for costs, but the sums claimed by the Respondent are excessive; a reasonable contribution of £1,000 is ordered, to be set off against the Respondent's liability for costs at first instance.

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Citation
[2015] JCA 072A
Parties
Appellant: I (the mother); Respondent: J (the father); Intervener: Law Society; Amicus Curiae: B. J. Corbett
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
13 April 2015
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Post Judgment Costs Application
Outcome
Appellant ordered to pay £1,000 towards Respondent's costs, set off against Respondent's liability for costs at first instance.
Legal Topics
Costs in Appeals, Costs Discretion, Costs Capping
Family Law Civil Procedure Costs in Appeals Costs Discretion Costs Capping

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Parties

I (the mother)

Appellant

J (the father)

Respondent

Law Society

Intervener

B. J. Corbett

Amicus Curiae

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Post Judgment Costs Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Respondent is entitled to costs for the appeal
  2. 2 Appropriate quantum of costs to be awarded
  3. 3 Effect of costs order at first instance on appellate costs

Ratio Decidendi

The Appellant, having lost the appeal, is liable for costs, but the sums claimed by the Respondent are excessive; a reasonable contribution of £1,000 is ordered, to be set off against the Respondent's liability for costs at first instance.

Court Disposition

Appellant ordered to pay £1,000 towards Respondent's costs, set off against Respondent's liability for costs at first instance.

Orders

  • Appellant to pay £1,000 towards Respondent's costs of appeal.
  • Amount to be set off against Respondent's liability for costs at first instance.