Nordstern Allgemeine Versicherungs Ag v Internav Ltd; Same v Katsamas and An: CA 8 Jun 1999

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:

Supreme Court Act 1981

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Costs

Updated: 11 May 2022; Ref: scu.84322