The Court criticised the claimant’s approach to litigation: ‘I have been worried that Mr M, although he plainly has a very real sense of mission and the need to protect his and other boaters rights, has perhaps not fully taking into account that these processes are extremely expensive, and that expense has ultimately to be borne by someone. It is not a legitimate expectation that one should be able to establish and defend ones rights at the expense of the person who is denying them; those embarking on litigation need to be aware of that, however just they may conceive their cause, they will generally be required to pay for the exercise if in the event they do not prevail in their legal claim. In my main judgment, I characterised his approach as being somewhat relentless and obstinate.’
Judges:
Hildyard J
Citations:
[2012] EWHC 1175 (Ch)
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Costs
Updated: 12 April 2022; Ref: scu.569654