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Boundary Dispute Court Costs and Recovery of the Same  What is a Boundary Dispute?   Boundary Dispute Court Costs will naturally arise from Boundary Disputes which may have involved Court proceedings. A boundary dispute will arise when two parties believe they...

Why is it Beneficial to Instruct Costs Advocates? What is a Costs Advocate? Costs advocates are professionals who specialise in dealing with all legal costs issues and can represent clients at costs hearings and throughout detailed assessment proceedings. Costs...

Solicitors Act Assessment: Cash Accounts When to Use, and What to Include/Exclude What is a Solicitors Act Assessment? A Solicitors Act Assessment can be utilised by a Client to have the Court assess their Solicitor's costs provided for legal services, usually with...

Solicitor Client Costs Assessment: Statute Bills When is a Client Bill, Not a Statute Bill? What is a Solicitor Client Costs Assessment? Solicitor client assessments are a form of detailed assessments which take place, often in civil litigation matters, when a client...

Application for Relief from Sanctions: Thomas v SmallingWhat is an Application for Relief from Sanctions? Where a party has failed to comply with a Court Order or the Civil Procedure Rules, for example, in failing to file a Defence or failing to comply with the...

Part 8 Costs Only Proceedings When Is the Right Time to Issue?  Part 8 costs only proceedings can arise when the main action settled prior to issuing proceedings. When a matter settles pre-action, the costs of the claim can only be negotiated on an informal...