The phrase "indemnity basis" means that someone will be compensated or paid back for any losses, damages, or expenses they have suffered. Full definition
University of East London Higher Education Corp v Barking and Dagenham London Borough Council and others (No 2)[2004] EWHC 2908 (Ch)-- confirming costs of local authorities on indemnity basis; (9stonebuildings.com)
In his decision delivered on March 7, Justice Paul Perell of Ontario's Superior Court of Justice granted a reduced portion of the plaintiffs» request for costs on a partial indemnity basis for the certification motion. (canadianlawyermag.com)
Perhaps it is time to do the same with the law, with cost consequences on a full indemnity basis in place to ensure frivolous and vexatious litigation does not occur. (slaw.ca)