Monthly Archives: May 2020

Another reminder to serve budgets on time!

A recent judgment reminds us – if reminder was needed – of the critical importance of filing a costs budget on time and to comply with directions. Heathfield International LLC v Axiom Stone London Ltd & Medicall Ltd [2020] EWHC 1075 (Ch) – Link The case involved an action against solicitors for unpaid medical fees…

Costs reduction where claim exaggerated – but not dishonest

In the recent case of Morrow v Shrewsbury RUFC Ltd an interesting question arose where a claimant received an award for future loss of earning that was far less than he had claimed. The claim was for just over £1m and the award was just over £285k. Morrow v Shrewsbury RLFC It was found that…