Hi-Tek Bags Limited v Sun 99 Limited and Another: CA 18 Jul 1997

The defendant appealed an order requiring it to give security for costs under s726.
Held: There were clear reasons for doubting the amounts sought by the plaintiffs, but some sum was properly required, and a lower sum was substituted.

Judges:

Lord Justice Leggatt, Lord Justice Morritt, Lord Justice Brooke

Citations:

[1997] EWCA Civ 2141

Statutes:

Companies Act 1985 726

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Company, Costs

Updated: 29 May 2022; Ref: scu.142538