The applicant had appeared as a Mackenzie friend for the two applicants, in the latest of a long running series of actions challenging the management of a charitable foundation. The court warned him that, whilst they were prepared to hear him, he might run the risk of an order for costs against him personally if the application was felt to be frivolous. He applied for leave and appealed just that order when it was later made. The court granted leave. Whilst the court might not feel particular sympathy for the appellant, he had raised an issue which required clarification as to the power of the court to order costs against someone acting as a Mackenzie friend.
Citations:
[1997] EWCA Civ 1504
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Costs, Litigation Practice
Updated: 21 October 2022; Ref: scu.141900