PART 12DEFAULT JUDGMENT

Procedure for obtaining a default judgment for costs onlyI112.9

1

Where a claimant wishes to obtain a default judgment for costs only—

a

if the claim is for fixed costs, he may obtain it by filing a request in the relevant practice form;

b

if the claim is for any other type of costs, he must make an application in accordance with Part 23.

2

Where an application is made under this rule for costs only, judgment shall be for an amount to be decided by the court.

(Part 45 sets out when a claimant is entitled to fixed costs)