Pitman v Pitman (Costs) [2020] NIFam 4 (03 February 2020)

The appeal was entirely without merit and dismissed; therefore, the unsuccessful appellant should pay the costs of the appeal, taxed in default of agreement.

Citation: [2020] NIFam 4
Parties: Petitioner/appellant: Rachel Elizabeth Pitman; Respondent: Philip John Pitman
Jurisdiction: Northern Ireland
Judgment Date: 03 February 2020
Procedural Posture: Family Appeal / Ruling on Costs After Dismissal of Appeal
Outcome: Appeal dismissed; costs awarded against petitioner/appellant.
Legal Topics: Costs, Appeals, Discretion of Court

Family Law Civil Procedure Costs Appeals Discretion of Court

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Parties

Rachel Elizabeth Pitman

Petitioner/appellant

Philip John Pitman

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family Appeal / Ruling on Costs After Dismissal of Appeal

Legal Issues

1 Whether costs should follow the event or if no order as to costs should be made after dismissal of appeal

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal was entirely without merit and dismissed; therefore, the unsuccessful appellant should pay the costs of the appeal, taxed in default of agreement.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; costs awarded against petitioner/appellant.

Orders

Petitioner/appellant to pay the costs of the appeal, taxed in default of agreement.