Costs ruling 'would blow the small claims track to bits'
14-08-2026 09:25 via lawgazette.co.uk

Costs ruling 'would blow the small claims track to bits'

Court of Appeal overturns judge's cost penalty for 'unreasonable behaviour' by claimant.
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