Autorain Irrigation Ltd. v Pires [2002] JLR_Note 19 (23 April 2002)

Autorain Irrigation Ltd. v Pires [2002] JLR_Note 19 (23 April 2002)

Late withdrawal of defence justifies awarding costs on the indemnity basis.

Parties
Claimant: Autorain Irrigation Ltd.; Defendant: Pires
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
23 April 2002
Procedural Posture
Civil / Costs Determination
Outcome
costs awarded on indemnity basis
Legal Topics
Costs, Indemnity Basis, Late Withdrawal of Defence
Civil Procedure Costs Indemnity Basis Late Withdrawal of Defence

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Parties

Autorain Irrigation Ltd.

Claimant

Pires

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Costs Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether costs should be awarded on the indemnity basis due to late withdrawal of defence

Ratio Decidendi

Late withdrawal of defence justifies awarding costs on the indemnity basis.

Court Disposition

costs awarded on indemnity basis

Orders

  • Defendant to pay claimant's costs on the indemnity basis