Britannia Building Soc v Milborn 17-Oct-2006 [2006] JRC 145 (17 October 2006)

Britannia Building Soc v Milborn 17-Oct-2006 [2006] JRC 145 (17 October 2006)

Mr. Milborn is entitled to costs for Stage 1 due to his substantial success on liability, subject to a modest discount for partial success and provisions for enforcement, as no special circumstances justify deferral. Set-off operates automatically under insolvency law, but its practical effect depends on the formulation of Mr. Milborn's damages claim, which is left for further determination.

Citation
[2006] JRC 145
Parties
Applicant: Mr. Milborn; Respondent: Britannia
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
17 October 2006
Procedural Posture
Civil Action / Post Liability Trial, Costs and Set Off Determination
Outcome
Costs awarded to Mr. Milborn for Stage 1, subject to discount and enforcement provisions; guidance given on set-off, no definitive ruling.
Legal Topics
Set Off, Bankruptcy, Costs Orders, Damages Assessment
Insolvency Civil Procedure Costs Set Off Bankruptcy Costs Orders Damages Assessment

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Parties

Mr. Milborn

Applicant

Britannia

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Action / Post Liability Trial, Costs and Set Off Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Britannia's original claim remains available for set-off against any damages awarded to Mr. Milborn
  2. 2 Whether Mr. Milborn is entitled to an order for costs following partial success at the liability stage

Ratio Decidendi

Mr. Milborn is entitled to costs for Stage 1 due to his substantial success on liability, subject to a modest discount for partial success and provisions for enforcement, as no special circumstances justify deferral. Set-off operates automatically under insolvency law, but its practical effect depends on the formulation of Mr. Milborn's damages claim, which is left for further determination.

Court Disposition

Costs awarded to Mr. Milborn for Stage 1, subject to discount and enforcement provisions; guidance given on set-off, no definitive ruling.

Orders

  • Mr. Milborn awarded costs of and incidental to Stage 1, subject to a modest discount.
  • Enforcement provisions to account for Mr. Milborn's financial means and protect Britannia's position.