Costs will only be awarded where a party applies for them. You should inform the court that are seeking costs, before the appeal process ends.
If you are seeking costs, the court will ask you to give:
- reasons why it is appropriate that you are awarded costs
- proof of the actual costs.
The party who is being asked to pay costs then has the right of replying to the application. The court may grant further rights of reply.
The court will normally base its decision on the papers you provide and it will issue the decision in due course.
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How do I apply for costs?
February 2021
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