An appellant's impecuniosity may be a significant factor in ordering security for costs but only where no other factors militate against the order; impecuniosity alone is not sufficient. Where an appellant does not assert inability to meet a security order, this weighs significantly in favour of making the order. Courts will scrutinise costs estimates and may substantially reduce the amount sought where assumptions about preparation time and hearing duration are not accepted.
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