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Civil litigation

By: Series: Solicitors' Journal ; 145(44) 23 November 2001, 1084(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Examines 'costs only' proceedings which were introduced in July 2000. Gives an outline of the rules and the practice direction. Notes "Benusan v Freedman" where the Senior Costs Judge commented that the new rules were being misused on a number of occasions. For example, some defendants were making unreasonably low offers in respect of pre-proceedings costs. Includes a costs only checklist for the claimant and the defendant.

Examines 'costs only' proceedings which were introduced in July 2000. Gives an outline of the rules and the practice direction. Notes "Benusan v Freedman" where the Senior Costs Judge commented that the new rules were being misused on a number of occasions. For example, some defendants were making unreasonably low offers in respect of pre-proceedings costs. Includes a costs only checklist for the claimant and the defendant.