Neves v. The “Kristina Logos"

In a previous priorities hearing the Crown had been awarded priority in respect of its costs incurred in the sale of the defendant ship in a reasonable amount to be agreed or, failing agreement, to be taxed. The issue in this case was whether the Crown’s costs were to be taxed on a solicitor and client basis or on a party and party basis. The Taxation Officer held that in the absence of a special direction the costs were to be taxed on a party and party basis.