Where an appeal involves multiple issues and the appellants succeed on a minor issue but fail on the predominant one, the respondent may be awarded a substantial proportion (here 85%) of costs. An offer of compromise that does not abandon a claim on an issue where the offeror ultimately fails is not unreasonable for the other party to reject, and will not found an indemnity costs order.
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