Splitting the costs: The BVI Court retains a discretion to order costs at the end of the liability phase of a split trial

On 17 January 2024, the Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal handed down its decision in Lau Man Sang, James et al v King Bun Limited et al affirming the lower court’s discretionary power to award costs following a split trial to determine liability. In upholding the costs order of Wallbank J, the Court of Appeal confirmed that there was no need to wait until the issues of relief and quantum are decided.

Splitting the costs: The BVI Court retains a discretion to order costs at the end of the liability phase of a split trial

harneys.com - 09/Sep 18:15

On 17 January 2024, the Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal handed down its decision in Lau Man Sang, James et al v King Bun Limited et al affirming the...

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Splitting the costs: The BVI Court retains a discretion to order costs at the end of the liability phase of a split trial

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