The Court held that pre-judgment interest on an unreasonable director-related transaction runs from the date of the liquidator's demand (not from appointment), applying Ferrier & Knight v Civil Aviation Authority. The Court found that a settlement offer stating it was 'exclusive of costs' and providing for costs 'to be taxed in default of agreement' satisfied FCR 25.03's requirement to state whether costs were in addition to the offer.
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