While the Working Party generally discourages interlocutory appeals and recommends
that a requirement be introduced for there to be leave to appeal from the single judge
to the Court of Appeal in respect of all interlocutory matters,
leave to appeal should,
and no doubt would, be granted if inconsistent approaches to the summary assessment
of costs should develop. The Court of Appeal could then resolve any such
inconsistency.
levels of professional fees and charges should be collected and made available
to the court with a view to promoting consistency and realism in the court's
approach to the summary assessment of costs.
summary assessment of costs should undertake training and attend conferences
designed to enhance and keep current their knowledge regarding professional
costs and to promote consistency of approach in making summary assessments.
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