# The Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024, Rule 72: Definitions

Extent: E+W+S

In this Part—
“paying party” means a party liable to pay costs;
“preparation time” means time spent by the receiving party (including by any of the receiving party’s employees or advisers) in working on the case, except for time spent at any final hearing;
“receiving party” means a party entitled to be paid costs.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1155/rule/72 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/employment-tribunal-procedure-rules-2024/rule-72
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