C v C [2006] NIMaster 38 (09 January 2006)

C v C [2006] NIMaster 38 (09 January 2006)

Given the respondent's conduct in reducing company values, poor quality of evidence, and the manner in which the case was run, it is fair that the respondent pay 25% of the petitioner's costs.

Citation
[2006] NIMaster 38
Parties
Petitioner: C; Respondent: C
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
09 January 2006
Procedural Posture
Family Law Matrimonial Finance / Post Judgment; Costs Determination
Outcome
Respondent to pay 25% of petitioner's costs.
Legal Topics
Matrimonial Finance, Costs Orders, Valuation of Assets, Division of Assets
Family Law Matrimonial Finance Costs Orders Valuation of Assets Division of Assets

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Parties

C

Petitioner

C

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family Law Matrimonial Finance / Post Judgment; Costs Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate order as to costs in complex matrimonial finance proceedings
  2. 2 Effect of parties' conduct and Calderbank offers on costs

Ratio Decidendi

Given the respondent's conduct in reducing company values, poor quality of evidence, and the manner in which the case was run, it is fair that the respondent pay 25% of the petitioner's costs.

Court Disposition

Respondent to pay 25% of petitioner's costs.

Orders

  • Respondent condemned in 25% of petitioner's costs.