Any budget that does not include all phases is not a 'budget' that complies with the rules. A claimant submitted a costs budget that did not include provision for trial preparation or trial.
As the season of the office party approaches the Court of Appeal has provided employers with a salient reminder of the unwanted consequences of too much festive cheer.
The Claimant, a Military Firefighter, suffered an incomplete spinal cord injury whilst on active duty. He was medically discharged from the Air Force and left with only a very limited residual earning capacity and significant care needs.
To what extent should a claimant’s dishonest and misleading conduct regarding her ability to work make her liable for costs incurred prior to the date of expiry of a Part 36 offer accepted after the 21-day period?