Litigation tactics
Language: English Series: Solicitors' Journal ; 150(15) 21 April 2006, 490-491(2)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: New costs rules in family proceedings provide that the court will not require one party to pay the costs of another party unless it considers it is appropriate to do so because of the conduct of that party. The consequence is that offers made in negotiations expressed to be without prejudice save as to costs (known as Calderbank offers) will no longer be admissible. Considers the history of Calderbank offers and the likely impact of the new rules, including the future of without prejudice negotiations.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L133276 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 133276-1001 |
New costs rules in family proceedings provide that the court will not require one party to pay the costs of another party unless it considers it is appropriate to do so because of the conduct of that party. The consequence is that offers made in negotiations expressed to be without prejudice save as to costs (known as Calderbank offers) will no longer be admissible. Considers the history of Calderbank offers and the likely impact of the new rules, including the future of without prejudice negotiations.