Judge refused request by losing party to sanction successful party for failure to mediate - Judge's view that mediation would not have been successful. See paragraphs 61 onwards.
Consideration as to whether a failure to respond to an offer to mediate is, in itself, unreasonable conduct which should lead to cost sanctions. Costs awarded to the successful party on an indemnity basis despite failure to mediate.
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