IAN McGLINN v WALTHAM CONTRACTORS LTD AND OTHERS

[2007] BLR 188

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION TECHNOLOGY AND CONSTRUCTION COURT

Before His Honour Judge Peter Coulson QC

Costs - CPR Rule 44.3 - Split trial - First hearing on defects - Complaints against three parties - Claimant fails completely against one defendant - Successful defendant’s costs to be paid by the claimant - Principles - Need to address costs issues after judgment - No need to wait until deferred issues tried - Interim payment of costs - Method of assessment.