Legal Allegation Situation Quiz

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What is the main purpose of the text?

  • To outline the factors a court should consider when deciding whether to award costs (correct)
  • To provide guidelines for successful parties to claim costs against unsuccessful parties
  • To explain the process for parties to settle a civil dispute through mediation
  • To discuss the general rules for awarding costs in civil proceedings

What is one factor the court must consider when deciding whether to award costs?

  • The complexity of the legal issues involved
  • The conduct of the parties during the proceedings (correct)
  • Whether the successful party was represented by a lawyer
  • The financial resources of the parties

What is the court required to do if it decides not to award costs to the successful party?

  • Refer the matter to a higher court for review
  • Obtain agreement from both parties on the appropriate cost award
  • Give reasons for the decision not to award costs (correct)
  • Provide a detailed breakdown of the costs incurred by each party

Which of the following is not a factor the court must consider when deciding whether to award costs?

<p>The income level of the unsuccessful party (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a party making an offer to settle the matter before the proceedings?

<p>It is a factor the court must consider when deciding whether to award costs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the court inviting the parties to engage in settlement discussions or mediation?

<p>The court can consider whether a party was unreasonable in refusing to engage in the settlement discussions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the overall approach taken in the text?

<p>A broad, discretionary framework for courts to consider when awarding costs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the text?

<p>The factors courts should consider when awarding costs in civil proceedings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must the trial judge consider when making a decision?

<p>Clear legislative purpose (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In McKeown v.Crosby IECA 139, what did Noonan J consider?

<p>Differential costs orders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Noonan J's conclusion, in what circumstances might the court properly consider exercising its discretion?

<p>A wide range of circumstances (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of order did the court make in the appeal at para 25?

<p>Costs awarded to the defendants (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under which section were the defendants awarded additional costs for defending the case in the High Court?

<p>Section 17(5)(a)(ii) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should happen when the costs of each party are adjudicated?

<p>Set off against each other (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'None such arose in the particular case' implies that:

<p>'None' refers to all circumstances (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Surplus balance paid to the party entitled thereto' suggests:

<p>$100 paid to the entitled party (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can the Defendant top up a lodgment without leave?

<p>Once, at least three months before the hearing date (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general rule regarding lodgments and admission of liability?

<p>A lodgment can be made without any admission of liability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which type of claim must liability be admitted for a lodgment to be made?

<p>Claims raising the question of title to land (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What change did the Defamation Act 2009 introduce regarding lodgments in defamation claims?

<p>It allowed lodgments without admitting liability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to RSC Order 22 Rule 1A, when can a Defendant make a lodgment in an action for damages for defamation?

<p>The rule does not specify a specific time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which court order governs lodgments in the Circuit Court?

<p>Order 15, Rule 9A (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which types of claims are included in the section mentioned in the text?

<p>Personal injury actions and fatal injuries claims (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following cases is NOT mentioned in the text?

<p>O'Donnell v. Murphy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Section 17(5) of the Courts Act 1981 (as amended)?

<p>To provide a mechanism for defendants to recover costs from plaintiffs who commence cases in higher courts unnecessarily. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the amount of additional costs determined under Section 17(5)?

<p>It is the difference between the defendant's actual taxed costs and the estimated costs if the case had been heard in the lowest court. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What change was introduced by the Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2013 regarding Section 17(5)?

<p>It increased the monetary jurisdiction limits for the District Court and Circuit Court. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For proceedings commenced after February 3, 2014, what is the new monetary limit for determining whether Section 17(5) applies?

<p>$20,000 for the District Court and $2,000,000 for the Circuit Court. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a case be brought in the High Court without the risk of additional costs under Section 17(5)?

<p>If the judge issues a special certificate stating that it was reasonable to bring the case in the High Court. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cases are excluded from the application of Section 17(5) regarding additional costs?

<p>There is no exclusion mentioned in the text. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'special certificate' mentioned in the text?

<p>To certify that the case was complex enough to justify commencing it in the High Court. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which court has the lowest monetary jurisdiction for civil cases?

<p>The District Court. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the client most embarrassed and upset about?

<p>The incident being witnessed by numerous customers and staff members (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text state about the allegation against the client?

<p>The allegation was malicious and false (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many times did the client have to attend his G.P. due to the trauma of the incident?

<p>A number of occasions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the client unable to determine?

<p>Whether the client or Squeaky Clean Security Company Limited was to blame for the incident (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will happen if the solicitors do not receive an admission of liability from one of the parties?

<p>The solicitors will issue proceedings against Squeaky Clean Security Company Limited without further notice (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will happen if Squeaky Clean Security Company Limited is not held liable and the claim against them is dismissed with costs?

<p>The solicitors will apply for an order for additional damages and costs against the other party (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text state about the importance of the issue of costs in litigation?

<p>Costs are often the main obstacle to settling a case (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text state is vital in practice regarding the incidence of costs?

<p>An understanding as to the incidence of costs is vital in practice (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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