Master Leonard sitting in the SCCO found there was a valid assignment of the Claimant’s CFA in Azim v Tradewise Insurance Services Ltd [2016] EWHC B20 (Costs). Facts: Personal injury claim. 3 firms of solicitors represented the Claimant. The second firm of solicitors entered into a CFA on 17.01.13 and the CFA was assigned…
Read more…In Raymond Price v Egbert H Taylor & Co Ltd (2016) (reported on lawtel 26th July 2016) the Claimant was estopped from relying on QOCS due to inaccurate information being provided to the Defendant. Facts: The Claimant failed to serve the claim form, particulars and supporting documents in the correct time frame. The application…
Read more…In the case of FPH Law (a firm) v Brown (t/a Integrum Law) [2016] EWHC 1681 (QB) the High Court has allowed a firm of solicitors to seek damages against a former partner. Facts: The Defendant (Brown) was a partner in the Claimant’s firm (FPH). Brown left the firm taking certain files and giving…
Read more…Are costs recoverable from a Defendant not named in the CFA? Has there been a ‘win’ against the Defendant named in the CFA where a second defendant pays the damages? Engeham v London & Quadrant Housing Trust and Another [2016] 3 Costs LO 357. Facts: The Claimant entered into a CFA with her…
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