English County Court. Can I insist both parties pay a sum into court at outset, to cover costs.Process called?

Answer 1

My understanding is that money paid into court in advance is to put a limit on costs awarded to other other party.

Say you sue some-one for £10,000

They say they only owe you £5,000 and offer this to you.

You refuse the offer, so (to avoid paying your court costs) they pay the £5,000 into court.

If they 'loose' the case, but the Judge agrees with their estimate of £5,000, you would get the 5,000 but no costs.

Answer 2

no the winner pays all court costs

the court decides not you