It was proper to take into account the surrounding circumstances when considering the making of an order for the giving of security of costs against a plaintiff resident abroad. The underlying purpose of such orders had to be allowed for. Here, linked cases meant that a success against one party would mean also success against another, and the need for security for costs in the increased sum requested was not supported.
Times 10-Nov-1999, Gazette 17-Nov-1999
England and Wales
Costs
Updated: 11 December 2021; Ref: scu.79673