Costs Definition

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What does Costs mean?

Money ordered to be paid by one party to another in respect of the costs incurred in the course of litigation, in bringing or defending a claim.

General provisions about costs are found in CPR Rules 44 to 48.

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Money ordered to be paid by one party to another in respect of the costs incurred in the course of litigation, in bringing or defending a claim.

General provisions about costs are found in CPR Rules 44 to 48.

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Warranty limitations—pro-seller—share purchase agreement

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Where a settlement agreement provides for the employer to make a contribution to the employee’s legal costs, payable direct to the employee’s law firm, can the law firm bring proceedings against the employer if it fails to pay?

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What is the position of a security holder if the company that created the security is dissolved?

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No reliance on advice meant that claim for damages for negligence failed (Darcliffe Homes v Glanville Consultants)

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