Funding Flashcards
1
Q
CFA - Success fee
A
Costs at IP rates paid by otherside Success fee paid by client
2
Q
Damage Based Agreements - % for personal injury
A
Up to 25%
3
Q
Damage Based Agreements - % non-personal injury
A
Up to 50%
4
Q
Damage Based Agreements - Must estimate damages recoverable at the start of the claim?
A
Not necessary.
5
Q
What is payable under Before the Event Insurance?
A
Sols costs
6
Q
What is payable under After the Event Insurance?
A
(1) Otherside’s costs
(2) Disbursements - eg expert evidence, court fees, medical records.
7
Q
What is considered under merits test for Criminal Legal Aid?
A
- Loss of liberty or livelihood
- Substantial question of law
- Whether D can defend himself
