How are costs applied for?
Costs will only be awarded where a party applies for them. The desire to seek costs should be communicated to the Court before the conclusion of the appeal.
The party seeking costs will be asked to provide:
- reasons why it is appropriate that they be awarded costs
- proof of the actual cost incurred.
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's decision will normally be made on the papers and will be issued in due course.
