Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Costs — Exercise of Discretion — Principles Governing Award of Costs

Area of law: CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court: Supreme Court

Costs follow the event. The successful party is entitled to costs. Costs are not punitive. The court has discretion. The principle applies to all civil proceedings. The court must act judicially. The rule promotes fairness. The defeated party should not be unduly penalised.

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