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Lownds v Home Office

[2002] EWCA Civ 365
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
Year2002
Statusunclear

Key Principle

Proportionality of costs is assessed globally and item-by-item; necessary costs of a proportionate amount are recoverable on the standard basis.

Area of Law

Civil Procedure — costs proportionality

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