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notgettinganywherefast
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27 Mar 23 #520769 by notgettinganywherefast

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In a skeleton argument for final hearing, do I need to include my argument against a costs order, (the other side who are represented are hopong to claim costs from me and I am LIP) or does that come elsewhere?

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01 Apr 23 #520804 by hadenoughnow

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On what basis are they proposing costs should be claimed?

Providing you can show you have not unreasonably rejected a proposal that should have been accepted and/or have not increased costs through litigation misconduct it is likely an empty threat.

If there is a costs claim it would usually come at the end of the hearing and may involve a specific separate costs hearing.

NB: You should carefully consider the advice of the judge at FDR. They are rarely far off the mark about what a fair settlement should look like. If you are choosing to push ahead against this, you would be well advised to ensure you have had legal advice. This site offers a cost effective legal financial consultation that you may find helpful.

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