Russell Young and Co (A Firm) v Brown and others: CA 31 Jan 2007

The court was asked to consider the liability of a tortfeasor to a claimant for a share of those costs which have been incurred by the claimant’s solicitor in investigating and settling a large number of claims of a similar nature, and which have been incurred for the joint benefit of all the claimants.
Held: The claimant had undertaken investigations for many cases, of which the lead cases were only a sample, but which would be settled folloing the lead cases. The claimants’ solicitors were entitled to their costs without having to demonstrate additional agreements with their clients for generic costs.

Judges:

Buxton LJ, Smith LJ, Wilson LJ

Citations:

[2007] EWCA Civ 43, Times 13-Feb-2007

Links:

Bailii

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Cited by:

CitedMeretz Investments Nv and Another v ACP Ltd and others ChD 14-Nov-2007
The parties disputed the success of a sale by a mortgagee in possession of various properties. The parties disputed the apportionment of costs.
Held: The appeal failed. Where there is no express agreement concerning the division of costs, a . .
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Costs, Legal Professions

Updated: 09 July 2022; Ref: scu.248320