Cases

Miller v Associated Newspapers Ltd (No.4)

Facts

The Claimant, a former Detective Chief Inspector, now Superintendent, sued the Defendant in respect of articles published in the Daily Mail and Evening Standard on 11 September 2001. At trial the Defendant was successful and its defence of justification was upheld and the claim dismissed. Following judgment, at an adjourned hearing, the Defendant applied for its costs to be assessed on the indemnity basis and for interest before judgment on costs which had passed from client to solicitor. The Claimant applied for permission to appeal.

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