Facts: The case involved an application for double costs by defendants after unsuccessful settlement offers and plaintiffs' failure at trial.
Issue: Evaluation of the reasonableness of settlement offers and the entitlement to costs.
Court's Ruling: The court ordered ordinary costs in favor of the defendants, rejecting the request for double costs and the plaintiffs' request for installment payments of the cost awards.
Costs/Damages Awarded: Ordinary costs awarded to the defendants without specifying the exact amount or terms for payment.
