F1PART 45FIXED COSTS

F2SECTION IIIAClaims Which No Longer Continue Under the RTA or EL/PL Pre-Action Protocols – Fixed Recoverable Costs

Interim applications45.29H.

(1)

Where the court makes an order for costs of an interim application to be paid by one party in a case to which this Section applies, the order shall be for a sum equivalent to one half of the applicable Type A and Type B costs in Table 6 or 6A.

(2)

Where the party in whose favour the order for costs is made—

(a)

lives, works or carries on business in an area set out in Practice Direction 45; and

(b)

instructs a legal representative who practises in that area,

the costs will include, in addition to the costs allowable under paragraph (1), an amount equal to 12.5% of those costs.

(3)

F3If an order for costs is made pursuant to this rule, the party in whose favour the order is made is entitled to disbursements in accordance with rule 45.29IF4.

(4)

Where appropriate, VAT may be recovered in addition to the amount of any costs allowable under this rule.