L v J (No. 2) [1985] JLR 40 (23 May 1985)

L v J (No. 2) [1985] JLR 40 (23 May 1985)

Mere success, hard-fought nature, length of hearing, modest income, and preference for evidence are not special or unusual features warranting indemnity costs.

Citation
[1985] JLR 40
Parties
Applicant: L; Respondent: J
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
23 May 1985
Procedural Posture
Divorce / Costs Determination
Outcome
Costs not awarded on indemnity basis
Legal Topics
Divorce, Costs
Family Law Divorce Costs

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Parties

L

Applicant

J

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce / Costs Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether costs should be awarded on an indemnity basis in divorce proceedings

Ratio Decidendi

Mere success, hard-fought nature, length of hearing, modest income, and preference for evidence are not special or unusual features warranting indemnity costs.

Court Disposition

Costs not awarded on indemnity basis

Orders

  • Costs to be awarded on standard basis