Assumption: "(Solicitor Letters) "This letter will be produced on the issue of costs" means I'll have to pay their costs."
1 min readThis content reflects observational insights and lived community experiences. It does not constitute legal advice — always consult a qualified professional for your specific circumstances.
What People Expect
People read the costs warning as a decision already made.
Court Reality
It is a standard warning that they may rely on the letter later. The court decides costs, not the solicitor. In financial cases the general rule is that neither party pays the other's costs (FPR r 28.3(5)), but the court can depart from that because of conduct (r 28.3(6)).
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The Gap?
"(Solicitor Letters) "This letter will be produced on the issue of costs" means I'll have to pay their costs."
Court Reality
It is a standard warning that they may rely on the letter later. The court decides costs, not the solicitor. In financial cases the general rule is that neither party pays the other's costs (FPR r 28.3(5)), but the court can depart from that because of conduct (r 28.3(6)).
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