First claims direct test cases decided

The first tranche of Claims Direct’s test cases on the appropriate level of after-the-event premiums, recoverable from an unsuccessful defendant, set a figure of £621.13 where the original claim had been for £1,312.50. Judgment was given by Senior Costs Judge Hurst; no details available as yet. But we may not as yet be within sight of finality as Claims Direct are believed to be seeking leave to appeal.