Costs
Barry and another v Barry [2025] EWHC 819 (KB)
This is a judgment on costs in the King’s Bench Division, following a trial in a family contractual dispute between parents and son over repayment of loans. The claimant parents succeeded in their claims against the defendant son and were awarded damages at trial. The key legal findings relate to the interpretation and application of Part 36 of the Civil Procedure Rules regarding offers to settle, particularly the consequences when a claimant beats their Part 36 offer, including entitlement to enhanced interest, costs on an indemnity basis, and an additional amount penalty.
Henderson & Jones Ltd v Salica Investments Ltd and others [2025] EWHC 838 (Comm)
This is an appeal following a judgment in favour of the claimant (litigation funder as assignee) against the first and fourth defendants for breach of confidence. The court awarded the claimant negotiating damages of £2,154,285 plus interest. The key issues decided were the validity of the claimant’s Part 36 offer, consequences of beating that offer, interest rates, costs, and permission to appeal.
Divorce
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