The claimant firm of solicitors sought their costs of representing the defendant in defamation proceedings. He was unhappy with the way the proceedings had been conducted, suggesting that an excess amount of work had been undertaken.
Held: The claim was unsustainable in law. There was clear evidence contrary to the defendant’s allegations, there was no suggestion of professional negligence or misconduct, and the defendant had been made aware throughout of the risks and costs.
Judges:
Mr Justice Eady
Citations:
[2001] EWHC QB 448
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Legal Professions, Costs
Updated: 06 November 2022; Ref: scu.166822
