Recovery of costs: overview

by Practical Law Dispute Resolution

Maintained | England, Wales

An overview of the principles relating to recovery of costs in litigation. The note looks at what types of costs may be recovered and the general position relating to recovery of costs in various scenarios. It then examines the factors affecting the court's decision on who pays and who recovers costs, and what amount should be recovered. The note also gives an overview of some other practical matters concerning recovery of costs.

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