You mention the ‘rough and ready’ mags themselves, what is not mentioned is comity, the act of ignoring a ruling immediately the next like case arises such as council tax, where if argument questioning costs as not reasonably incurred is successful, costs may be removed and a liability order fails. The very next moment the remaining bulk list is ‘heard’, costs are awarded as if the previous 5 minutes had never taken place. Sian is adamant comity prevails, when stare decises was brought to her attention she balked at the very thought of an even playing field.
"Statutory exactitude or collapse?" In the current political and administrative climate, my bet's on collapse. Interesting times.
You mention the ‘rough and ready’ mags themselves, what is not mentioned is comity, the act of ignoring a ruling immediately the next like case arises such as council tax, where if argument questioning costs as not reasonably incurred is successful, costs may be removed and a liability order fails. The very next moment the remaining bulk list is ‘heard’, costs are awarded as if the previous 5 minutes had never taken place. Sian is adamant comity prevails, when stare decises was brought to her attention she balked at the very thought of an even playing field.