Standard and Indemnity Bases
Costs awarded on the standard basis must be proportional. Any doubt as to the costs is resolved in favour of the paying party.
Costs awarded on the indemnity basis need not be proportional. Any doubt as to the costs is resolved in favour of the receiving party.
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