Lindsay J considered the calculation of costs of solicitors: ‘if . . the proper guide is that of the average solicitor employed by the average firm in the area concerned, then the Central London Law Societies’ survey, whilst not necessarily a perfect indication of that average, is, on the evidence in this case, the closest approach we have to that average.’
Judges:
Lindsay J
Citations:
[1995] 2 All ER 155
Cited by:
Approved – KPMG Peat Marwick McLintock v The HLT Group QBD 18-Mar-1994
The plaintiffs claimed for professional fees, and the defendants counter-claimed alleging negligence. The plaintiffs obtained summary judgment under Order 14 with an order for costs on the standard basis, to be taxed if not agreed. The plaintiffs . .
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Costs, Insolvency
Updated: 06 May 2022; Ref: scu.471975
