The defendant, having succeeded at the crown court in reducing his ban for driving offences, now appealed a small order for costs in his favour.
Held: He was entitled to the just and reasonable costs of making the appeal. The award of andpound;150 instead of andpound;650 without giving reasons was wrong. No solicitor whether in London or otherwise would be expected to be available at that rate.
Judges:
Dyson LJ, Walker J
Citations:
Times 15-Aug-2006, [2006] EWHC 1633 (Admin)
Links:
Statutes:
Road Traffic Act 1988, Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 16
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Road Traffic, Costs
Updated: 04 October 2022; Ref: scu.243056
