Principles of costs recovery

Glossary and costs precedents

The following content provides an introduction to some key resources in this area:

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   for a costs glossary, see Practice Note: Costs glossary

2. •

   for costs precedents, see Practice Note: Costs precedents

Indemnity costs principle

The indemnity costs principle provides that a party is not entitled recover more costs than they have incurred. For guidance, see Practice Note: Costs and the indemnity principle.

General principles of costs recovery

Costs recovery is governed by several principles starting with the application of the general rule. The following content covers costs recovery in various circumstances: