The power to order costs against a non-party was not dependant upon the court having first made an order for costs in the proceedings against one or other of the parties. The financial interest of a third party in the proceedings had to be carefully considered, but might be wider than champerty.
Citations:
Times 08-Jun-1999
Statutes:
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Costs
Updated: 11 May 2022; Ref: scu.84322