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Detailed assessment—principles

Detailed assessment is the process in which the court determines the level of costs to be paid by one party to another. It takes place when costs cannot be agreed between the parties and where costs have not been summarily assessed/are not suitable for summary assessment. It is important to understand the process, the rules (and where to find them), the involvement of the court, the time limitations and the terminology that applies.

For further information on what it is, who does it and where, see Practice Note: Detailed assessment—what is it, who does it and where?

For a general introductory guide to detailed assessment providing an overview of the key points and principles to note, see Practice Note: Detailed assessment—a guide for dispute resolution lawyers.

Detailed assessment—commencement, hearings, costs and appeals

The receiving party has responsibility for starting the detailed assessment process. The period for commencing detailed assessment proceedings is set out under CPR 47.7 which provides that detailed assessment proceedings must be commenced within three months after the date:

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