Watkins v Egglishaw [2002] JLR 1 (08 January 2002)

The court has discretion in awarding costs and may depart from the usual rule if following it would result in injustice.

Citation: [2002] JLR 1
Parties: Applicant: Watkins; Respondent: Egglishaw
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 08 January 2002
Procedural Posture: Civil / Costs Determination
Outcome: Costs not automatically awarded to the successful party; discretion exercised to prevent injustice.
Legal Topics: Costs, Judicial Discretion

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Watkins

Applicant

Egglishaw

Respondent

Civil / Costs Determination

1 Whether costs should follow the event or be otherwise ordered to avoid injustice

The court has discretion in awarding costs and may depart from the usual rule if following it would result in injustice.

Costs not automatically awarded to the successful party; discretion exercised to prevent injustice.