Cases

Musa King v Telegraph Group Ltd (Costs)

Facts

This was the detailed assessment of costs in a libel claim settled shortly before trial and 10 days after the Court of Appeal had dismissed the Defendant's interlocutory appeal seeking a costs-capping order against the Claimant. The Claimant's claim was funded by a CFA. The Defendant had agreed to pay £60,000 plus costs, as well as giving an undertaking and joining in a Statement in Open Court. There were two bills, one for the appeal, and one for the main action. The latter claimed base costs (excluding VAT) of around £317,500.

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