Costs Lawyer Practice Questions - Diploma in Costs Law and Practice (Costs Lawyer Qualification) Exam - Costs Lawyer Practice Questions - Diploma in Costs Law and Practice (Costs Lawyer Qualification) Exam

Question 1

Under Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) Rule 44.2(2)(a), what is the general starting rule regarding liability for costs in civil litigation in England and Wales?

The unsuccessful party will be ordered to pay the costs of the successful party Each party must bear their own costs regardless of the outcome of the litigation The successful party must pay 50% of the unsuccessful party's incurred legal costs Costs are automatically split equally between the claimant and defendant by default

Correct Answer:

The unsuccessful party will be ordered to pay the costs of the successful party

Question 2

When costs are assessed on the standard basis under CPR 44.3(2), how does the court resolve any doubt as to whether costs were reasonably incurred or reasonable in amount?

In favour of the paying party In favour of the receiving party By splitting the disputed amount equally between the parties By referring the issue to an independent costs mediator

Correct Answer:

In favour of the paying party

Question 3

Under CPR 44.3(5), which of the following is NOT one of the five mandatory statutory factors the court must consider when determining whether costs assessed on the standard basis are proportionate?

The subjective financial means and net wealth of the paying party The sums in issue in the proceedings The complexity of the litigation and any difficult novelty of questions raised The conduct of all the parties and work generated by the party incurring costs

Correct Answer:

The subjective financial means and net wealth of the paying party

Question 4

If costs assessed on the standard basis are found by the Costs Judge to be reasonable in amount and reasonably incurred, but disproportionate under CPR 44.3(2)(a), what action must the court take?

Disallow the disproportionate costs even if they were reasonably incurred Allow the costs in full because reasonableness overrides proportionality Transfer the case to the indemnity basis of assessment Order the receiving party to pay a court penalty fine

Correct Answer:

Disallow the disproportionate costs even if they were reasonably incurred

Question 5

How does the rule of proportionality apply when costs are ordered to be assessed on the indemnity basis under CPR 44.3(3)?

The requirement of proportionality does not apply to indemnity basis assessments Proportionality applies with stricter caps than on the standard basis Proportionality is assessed by reference to the hourly rates only The receiving party must prove that every single item was strictly proportionate

Correct Answer:

The requirement of proportionality does not apply to indemnity basis assessments

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