Costs and non-parties to litigation | Practical Law

Costs and non-parties to litigation | Practical Law

This practice note explains: the basis of the jurisdiction to award costs of litigation against non-parties; the guidelines for the exercise of the power generally and in specific situations; the procedure for seeking a non-party costs order; and the effect of the order.

Costs and non-parties to litigation

Practical Law UK Practice Note 0-205-0984 (Approx. 79 pages)

Costs and non-parties to litigation

by Practical Law Dispute Resolution (based on material originally contributed by Jeremy Morgan QC (now retired) formerly of 39 Essex Street (now 39 Essex Chambers)).
Maintained • England, Wales
This practice note explains: the basis of the jurisdiction to award costs of litigation against non-parties; the guidelines for the exercise of the power generally and in specific situations; the procedure for seeking a non-party costs order; and the effect of the order.
The note also deals with costs orders in favour of non-parties.