Part 53 Rule 2(1)(b) of the Supreme Court Rules is engaged where a plaintiff is suing in substantial part for the benefit of other persons, not only where the proceedings are solely for the benefit of others. Delay in seeking security for costs, while a relevant discretionary consideration, does not preclude the making of orders where there have been changed circumstances such as new funding arrangements, amendments to pleadings, or commencement of new proceedings. In assessing quantum of security, the court should adopt conservative party/party rates and apply a discount for uncertainties. The existence of third-party litigation funding arrangements that provide for the advance of funds to meet security orders is relevant both to the question of stultification and to the weight to be given to delay.
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