Carl v Hawkins & Ors
Monday 15 June 2026
By Appellant’s Notice filed on 28 May the 9th Defendant appeals paragraph 11 of an order dated 7 May 2025, (amended on 19 September 2025) disallowing his costs.
The dispute involved ownership of a vintage motorcar and the alleged misappropriation of eight cars by 13 defendants. Although the 9th Defendant avoided liability in the main action, the Judge denied him costs due to deliberate non-disclosure and non-cooperation. At the consequentials hearing, the 9th Defendant sought costs against the Claimant for failing to follow the pre-action protocol. However, the Judge held that proceeding without one was reasonable and proportionate.
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