This Practice Note considers the Fixed costs position prior to 1 October 2023 under Part 45. It explains the purpose of fixed costs and the different categories of claims and Costs to which they are applicable.

Note, the extension of the fixed costs came into force on 1 October 2023. For all civil cases, other than personal injury and disease, the extended fixed costs regime applies (unless the case is specifically excluded) where proceedings are issued on or after 1 October 2023. For personal injury cases the extended fixed costs regime applies to cases where the cause of action accrued on or after 1 October 2023 and for disease claims the extended fixed costs regime applies to cases where the letter of claim was sent on or after 1 October 2023. For further information, see Practice Note: Fixed costs—position on or after 1 October 2023.