CHIEF CONSTABLE OF NORTH YORKSHIRE v AUDSLEY AND ORS

[2000] Lloyd's Rep PN 675

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISIONAT LEEDS

Before Mr Justice Keene

Solicitors - Barristers - Wasted costs order - Claimant solicitor charged with conspiracy to defraud - Prosecution offering no evidence at trial and verdict of not guilty entered - Claimant bringing action for false imprisonment and malicious prosecution against Chief Constable - Claimant subsequently not proceeding with claim - Chief Constable applying for wasted costs order against claimant’s solicitors and counsel - Whether order should be made.