Cockell (trading as Cockell Building Services) v Holton and others

Costs – Order for costs. SC commenced proceedings against H, in respect of sums he alleged he was owed for building work. H counterclaimed. In the course of proceedings, H brought a claim against KC, SC's father. He later sought to discontinue the claim against KC, and a dispute arose as to how the costs of the action against KC should be made. The Technology and Construction Court made rulings as to the attribution of costs.