The appellant argued that the Costs Practice Direction, supplementing Parts 43-48 of the CPR, had the same force in law as the Legal Aid in Family Proceedings (Remuneration) Regulations 1991; and that they impliedly amended or repealed them in so far as they were inconsistent. Held: The argument was rejected. Hale LJ said: ‘Unlike the … Continue reading In Re C (Legal Aid: Preparation of Bill of Costs): CA 2001
Clarification necessary of items to be taxed where of special nature and uplift. Citations: Ind Summary 14-Aug-1995 Statutes: Legal Aid in Family Proceedings (Remuneration) Regulations 1991 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Costs Updated: 09 April 2022; Ref: scu.85906
The claimant had succeeded in an action against her legally aided opponent, but then delayed in making her claim for costs against the respondent. The costs judge said that the CPR did not apply, and that he had no discretion to extend the time limit. The claimant said that a costs judge could extend the … Continue reading Floyd and Another v Legal Services Commission: QBD 28 Apr 2010
References: Ind Summary 14-Aug-1995 Ratio: Clarification necessary of items to be taxed where of special nature and uplift. Statutes: Legal Aid in Family Proceedings (Remuneration) Regulations 1991 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Last Update: 01-Dec-16 Ref: 85906
