Studying the History of Legal Costs
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Civil Bills, Estimates and Budgeting
Part 36 and Part 47 offers
A History of CFA’s
Success Fees and ATE
Points of Dispute and Replies
Over 150 years ago party and party costs were defined by the court (in Harold v Smith [1860] 5 H & N) as being given by the law as an indemnity to the person entitled to them and not intended to be a punishment on the party who pays the costs. Neither are they intended to be a bonus to the party who receives the costs. This is still broadly true today.
Legal Costs Between the Parties
Some brief overviews of costs law and cases. Content is aimed at students or those looking for a quick topic refresher.
Costs Lawyers, Costs Draftsmen may now achieve formal Rights of Audience and gain the title of Costs Lawyer.
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