Tuesday, June 11, 2024
It often occurs that a matter which has been set down for trial or hearing, does not proceed and is settled, postponed or withdrawn on or before the trial or hearing date.
Thursday, August 31, 2023
There seems to be much confusion these days regarding judicial discretion and the Taxing Master's discretion.
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Costs are an important consideration once a matter has been finalized as well as whether costs have been allowed or granted on a party and party scale or attorney and client scale. Costs belong to the client and an order against the opponent is beneficial in that it reduces the amount of costs to be paid out of the client’s own pocket. Is there, however, a scale of costs against the opposing party that could entitle your client to all costs incurred on his/her behalf? The answer to this question is discussed in the current article along with a brief discussion of the party and party costs and attorney-client costs and why, in most cases, an attorney and client cost award is not sufficient to cover all costs incurred on behalf of the client.
