Detailed assessment

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Costs—recovery of costs under contractual clauses

Costs—recovery of costs under contractual clausesCourt’s discretionThe general position in relation to the court dealing with the issue of costs is...

23rd Jul

Practice notes

Detailed assessment—default costs certificate

Detailed assessment—default costs certificateThe default costs certificate procedure is not available in solicitor/client assessments (CPR PD 46, para...

22nd Jun

Practice notes

Detailed assessment—bill of costs

Detailed assessment—bill of costsAny detailed assessment proceedings should be brought under the provisions within CPR 47 and CPR PD 47 in force as at...

22nd Jun

Practice notes

Detailed assessment—commencement

Detailed assessment—commencementUse of electronic filing in the SCCOThe Electronic Working Pilot Scheme set out in CPR PD 51O is mandatory for legally...

17th Jun

Practice notes

Costs precedents

Costs precedentsThis Practice Note provides a list of costs precedents with links through to the precedents in PDF or Word format. It covers costs...

17th Jun

Practice notes

Detailed assessment—costs, settlement and agreement

Detailed assessment—costs, settlement and agreement Recovering the costs of a detailed assessmentFollowing detailed assessment, the receiving party is...

16th Jun

Q&As

How are the costs of budget drafting (1% of approved budget or £1,000) and budget process (2%) in a budgeted case recovered? Should they be added into the bill of costs or is there a different process?

How are the costs of budget drafting (1% of approved budget or £1,000) and budget process (2%) in a budgeted case recovered? Should they be added into...

6th Jun

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At what stage are proceedings deemed to have finished in the context of a split trial? Do they end after the preliminary issue (for example liability) has been determined or only after all other issues (eg quantum) have been decided?

At what stage are proceedings deemed to have finished in the context of a split trial? Do they end after the preliminary issue (for example liability)...

6th Jun

Q&As

Could service of detailed assessment proceedings on a defendant domiciled abroad fall within the statutory gateway for enforcing a judgment pursuant to PD 6B 3.1? In these circumstances would the bill of costs effectively constitute a claim form for service purposes?

Could service of detailed assessment proceedings on a defendant domiciled abroad fall within the statutory gateway for enforcing a judgment pursuant...

5th Jun

Q&As

We have received an interim payment of costs from the other party. Can it be used to clear an unpaid invoice or do we have to wait until the final determination of costs?

We have received an interim payment of costs from the other party. Can it be used to clear an unpaid invoice or do we have to wait until the final...

Produced in partnership with Chris Bryden of 4 King’s Bench Walk 5th Jun

Q&As

From what point does interest on costs run and at which rate for the purpose of detailed assessment? Does interest run from the date of acceptance of a Part 36 offer even if the amount of costs has not been agreed?

From what point does interest on costs run and at which rate for the purpose of detailed assessment? Does interest run from the date of acceptance of...

5th Jun

Q&As

Has there been any recent case law on whether indemnities generally cover the right to recover legal fees in defending a claim?

Has there been any recent case law on whether indemnities generally cover the right to recover legal fees in defending a claim?In this Q&A we have...

5th Jun

Q&As

What information can I find on the New Bill of Costs?

What information can I find on the New Bill of Costs?The New Bill of Costs is being introduced as part of the Jackson Costs Reforms. It has been...

5th Jun

Q&As

What is the time limit for commencing detailed assessment proceedings? Will the court extend time? Can you apply to strike out detailed assessment proceedings commenced out of time?

What is the time limit for commencing detailed assessment proceedings? Will the court extend time? Can you apply to strike out detailed assessment...

5th Jun

Q&As

Can I claim exchange rate losses as part of my costs?

Can I claim exchange rate losses as part of my costs?The basic rule is that a successful party is entitled to their costs on the standard basis. This...

5th Jun

Q&As

If you make a Part 36 offer to settle detailed assessment proceedings under CPR 47, do you call the offer a Part 36 offer or a Part 47 offer?

If you make a Part 36 offer to settle detailed assessment proceedings under CPR 47, do you call the offer a Part 36 offer or a Part 47 offer?Part...

5th Jun

Q&As

What method of service is required to serve a default costs certificate on a company in the Isle of Man? Would it be necessary to use a process server?

What method of service is required to serve a default costs certificate on a company in the Isle of Man? Would it be necessary to use a process...

5th Jun

Q&As

In what circumstances can a solicitor charge for preparing a file note and can the solicitor claim that from the paying party in litigation?

In what circumstances can a solicitor charge for preparing a file note and can the solicitor claim that from the paying party in litigation?For the...

5th Jun

Q&As

Is there a requirement to serve an electronic bill of costs if the claim has only provisionally been allocated to the multi-track?

Is there a requirement to serve an electronic bill of costs if the claim has only provisionally been allocated to the multi-track?This Q&A addresses...

Produced in partnership with Alex Bagnall of Total Legal Solutions 5th Jun

Practice notes

Part 36 and detailed assessment

Part 36 and detailed assessmentThis Practice Note considers the application of CPR 36 where Part 36 offers are made to settle detailed assessment...

Produced in partnership with Alice Nash of Hailsham Chambers 5th Jun

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