Skinner v Myles [1990] JLR_Note 2d (18 December 1990)

Skinner v Myles [1990] JLR_Note 2d (18 December 1990)

The taxing officer possesses the authority to stay a costs hearing.

Parties
Applicant: Skinner; Respondent: Myles
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
18 December 1990
Procedural Posture
Civil / Costs Hearing
Outcome
Costs hearing may be stayed by taxing officer.
Legal Topics
Costs, Powers of Taxing Officer, Stay of Proceedings
Civil Procedure Costs Powers of Taxing Officer Stay of Proceedings

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Parties

Skinner

Applicant

Myles

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Costs Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the taxing officer has the power to stay a costs hearing

Ratio Decidendi

The taxing officer possesses the authority to stay a costs hearing.

Court Disposition

Costs hearing may be stayed by taxing officer.