Apportioning Costs

[Huh]

Does anyone know how the opposition’s costs should be apportioned in a case where I won against the Claimant and lost against the part 20 Defendant? Both were represented by the same solicitor and barrister.

If you could point me in the right direction I would be most grateful.

[Paule]

Re: Apportioning Costs

I am having a look for you

PKea

[Paule]

Re: Apportioning Costs

Righto Here Goes

The defendant can recover all costs for the main action from the claimant excluding Part 20 costs
But
Any "common costs" are likely to be apportioned on a ratio decided by the court.
The Part 20 defendant can only recover costs of the Part 20 claim as well as "common costs" as above.

All this also depends on wht the Judge has ruled in costs, as something may have been laid down in the claim or decided in court.

This info is from a Legal Cost draftsman, so I hope it helps

PKea

[Huh]

Re: Apportioning Costs

Dear PKEA,

Thank you for replying the information is very helpful.

Regards Huh