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Knight v Clifton

[1971] Ch. 700 (CA)
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
Year1971
Statusunclear

Key Principle

Costs may be ordered against successful party; state of mind highly relevant to penalty

Area of Law

Civil Procedure — O.52 committal

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