B v R [2002] JRC 62 (15 March 2002)

B v R [2002] JRC 62 (15 March 2002)

The needs of the wife and her financial circumstances are paramount; despite the husband's accurate assessment and conduct issues, the wife is ordered to pay one third of the appeal costs.

Source-derived case information.

Citation
[2002] JRC 62
Parties
Appellant: Mr. R; Respondent: Mrs. R
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
15 March 2002
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Post Judgment Costs Application
Outcome
Costs order made against respondent wife.
Legal Topics
Costs, Appeals, Financial Provision
Family Law Costs Appeals Financial Provision

Source-derived case record

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 1 Authorities cited 1 Party arguments 2 Amounts and remedies 1
Sign in to unlock

Parties

Mr. R

Appellant

Mrs. R

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Post Judgment Costs Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Entitlement to costs following appeal in family proceedings
  2. 2 Impact of party conduct and financial circumstances on costs order

Ratio Decidendi

The needs of the wife and her financial circumstances are paramount; despite the husband's accurate assessment and conduct issues, the wife is ordered to pay one third of the appeal costs.

Court Disposition

Costs order made against respondent wife.

Orders

  • Respondent wife to pay one third of the appeal costs on a standard basis.