DBAs Are Now Permitted in Civil Litigation

question 6

Multiple Choice

DBAs are now permitted in civil litigation. Which statement is incorrect?

• A) The DBA Regulations 2013 provide for a solicitor's costs to be capped at 25% of the damages recovered in PI claim excluding damages for future care and
• B) The DBA. Regulations provide for a solicitor's costs to be capped at 50% of the sum recovered in all non PI claims excluding employment matters
• C) DBAs can be entered into by both claimants and defendant
• D) Vat is included in the cap but not disbursements save for counsel's fees.

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