“Consequentials”: a lesson from the High Court in post-trial costs issues
In this article, Colin Campbell explores the evolution of post-trial costs practices in the UK, particularly in light of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) implemented in 1998. The article looks into the concept of “consequentials”, where post-trial hearings determine the allocation of costs, reflecting the court’s discretion under CPR 44.2. The article also examines the judgment in Barry v Barry [2025] EWHC 819 (KB), highlighting its significance in guiding practitioners through disputed costs issues.
