Late Costs Budget - Relief From Sanctions: High Court Overturns "Harsh" Decision, Stresses Need for Prejudice
Costs Budgeting — 2025-07-07
A High Court appeal in Right Support Management Ltd v Hillingdon LBC has overturned a refusal to grant relief from sanctions for a costs budget filed over two years late. This analysis explores the court's focus on proportionality and the lack of actual prejudice, providing key strategic lessons for defendant handlers.
Summary
A High Court appeal in Right Support Management Ltd v Hillingdon LBC has overturned a refusal to grant relief from sanctions for a costs budget filed over two years late. This analysis explores the court's focus on proportionality and the lack of actual prejudice, providing key strategic lessons for defendant handlers.
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