M. Stevens v R.A. Rossboroughs (Ins. Brokers) Ltd. [1993] JLR_Note 4b (29 June 1993)
The court held that the lifestyle of a witness is not relevant to the assessment of witness expenses; expenses must be reasonable and objectively assessed.
- Parties
- Applicant: M. Stevens; Respondent: R. A. Rossboroughs (Ins. Brokers) Ltd.
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 29 June 1993
- Procedural Posture
- Costs Determination / Post Trial
- Outcome
- application dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Costs, Witness Expenses
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Parties
M. Stevens
Applicant
R. A. Rossboroughs (Ins. Brokers) Ltd.
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Costs Determination / Post Trial
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the lifestyle of a witness is relevant to the assessment of witness expenses
Ratio Decidendi
The court held that the lifestyle of a witness is not relevant to the assessment of witness expenses; expenses must be reasonable and objectively assessed.
Court Disposition
application dismissed
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