“…Mr Dunne took us to Leigh v Michelin Tyres plc [2004] 1 WLR 846 in which the role of the Costs Practice Direction was considered in the context of CPR Pt 43. Dyson LJ, who delivered the judgment of the court, quoted the obs…”
“…on of Bill of Costs) [2001] 1 FLR 602, para 21, May LJ in Godwin v Swindon Borough Council [2002] 1 WLR 997, para 11, and Dyson LJ in Leigh v Michelin Tyre plc [2004] 1 WLR 846, paras 19-21. It is sufficient for present purposes to say that a practice direction has no legislative force. Practice directions provide invaluable guidance …”