Claimant ordered to pay 18 months worth of extra costs is Successful on Appeal

In a recent case before the Court of Appeal, the court overturned a decision to punish a Claimant accused of dishonesty who had been made to pay extra costs. Previously, at First Instance, the High Court had ordered that the Claimant pay legal costs for the previous 18 months. The appeal was however allowed on the basis that the Judge’s exercise of discretion was “flawed”. To read more, please Click Here.