Circuit Court Rules (No. 2), 1967
Statutory Instruments
Source: Statutory Instruments

num: 1
paragraphs: Drawing civil bill and copy for service
3
2
6
4
0
0
5
0
0
Entering appearance and defence.
num: 2
paragraphs: Extra copy civil bill where there is more than one defendant
5
0
5
0
5
0
—
num: 3
paragraphs: Entering civil bill
12
6
12
6
15
0
—
num: 4
paragraphs: Instructions for hearing or settlement, preparing proofs and attending on witnesses, to include perusing defence and other necessary documents
Discretionary
Discretionary
Discretionary
Instructions for hearing or settlement, preparing proofs and attendance on witnesses, to include perusing all necessary documents.
num: 5
paragraphs: Notice of trial
15
0
15
0
17
6
Notice of trial (if not served by plaintiff).
Plaintiff's Costs
Where (1) the amount recovered or (2) the value of specific chattels recovered or (3) in the case of a dismiss, the amount or value of chattels sued for :
Defendant's Costs
exceeds £50 but does not exceed £100
exceeds £100 but does not exceed £300
exceeds £300
(1)
(2)
(3)
Section A
Section B
Section C
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
num: 6
paragraphs: Attending Court when case in list but not reached
1
5
0
1
5
0
1
5
0
Attending Court when case in list but not reached.
num: 7
paragraphs: For each day or part of a day of the hearing
3
10
0
4
0
0
5
10
0
For each day or part of a day of the hearing.
num: 8
paragraphs: Attending to hear a reserved judgment
15
0
1
0
0
1
5
0
Attending to hear a reserved judgment.
num: 9
paragraphs: Entering judgment
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
Entering judgment dismissing action.
num: 10
paragraphs: Counsel's brief (if prepared)
1
15
0
2
0
0
2
5
0
or, at the option of the solicitor, draft brief 1/- per folio, copy brief 6d. per folio, of matter properly included.
or, at the option of the solicitor, draft brief 1/3d. per folio, copy brief 6d. per folio, of matter properly included.
PART II
COSTS IN HIRE-PURCHASE AND CREDIT SALE ACTIONS
Costs in actions (1) for recovery of possession of chattels let under hire-purchase agreements and (2) for payment of sums due under hire-purchase or credit sale agreements
Plaintiff's Costs
Where (1) in the case of an action for the specific recovery of a chattel, the amount of the instalments due and unpaid under the agreement at the date of the commencement of the proceedings or (2) the amount recovered, or, in the case of a dismiss, the amount sued for :
Defendant's Costs
exceeds £100 but does not exceed £300
exceeds £300 but does not exceed £600
exceeds £600
(1)
(2)
(3)
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
num: 1
paragraphs: Drawing civil bill and copy for service
3
7
6
3
10
0
5
0
0
Entering appearance and defence.
num: 2
paragraphs: Each extra copy of civil bill where more than one defendant
5
0
5
0
5
0
—
num: 3
paragraphs: Entering civil bill
12
6
15
0
15
0
—
num: 4
paragraphs: Instructions for motion to Court for judgment in default of appearance or defence, to include drawing and filing all necessary affidavits and attending Court on motion
3
2
6
4
0
0
4
0
0
Instructions for motion to Court for judgment in default of appearance or defence, to include drawing and filing all necessary affidavits and attending Court on motion.
num: 5
paragraphs: Counsel's brief on motion (if prepared)
1
0
0
1
5
0
1
10
0
Counsel's brief on motion (if prepared).
num: 6
paragraphs: Perusing defence, instructions for hearing or settlement, preparing proofs and attendance on witness
Discretionary
Discretionary
Discretionary
Instructions for hearing or settlement, preparing proofs and attendance on witnesses.
Plaintiff's Costs
Where (1) in the case of an action for the specific recovery of a chattel, the amount of the instalments due and unpaid under the agreement at the date of the commencement of the proceedings or (2) the amount recovered, or, in the case of a dismiss, the amount sued for :
Defendant's Costs
exceeds £100 but does not exceed £300
exceeds £300 but does not exceed £600
exceeds £600
(1)
(2)
(3)
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
num: 7
paragraphs: Notice of trial
15
0
15
0
17
6
Notice of trial (if not served by plaintiff).
num: 8
paragraphs: Attending Court when case in list but not reached
1
5
0
1
5
0
1
10
0
Attending Court when case in list but not reached.
num: 9
paragraphs: For each day or part of a day of the hearing
4
0
0
5
10
0
6
0
0
For each day or part of a day of the hearing.
num: 10
paragraphs: Attending to hear a reserved judgment
15
0
15
0
1
5
0
Attending to hear a reserved judgment.
num: 11
paragraphs: Entering judgment
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
10
0
Entering judgment.
num: 12
paragraphs: Counsel's brief on trial (if prepared)
2
0
0
3
10
0
5
0
0
Counsel's brief on trial (if prepared).
or, at the option of the solicitor, draft brief 1/3d. per folio, copy brief 9d. per folio, of matter properly included.
or, at the option of the solicitor, draft brief 1/3d. per folio, copy brief 9d. per folio, of matter properly included
PART III
COSTS WHERE JUDGMENT IS ENTERED IN THE OFFICE BY DEFAULT OR ON CONSENT.
Where the amount due at date of issue of the Civil Bill:
exceeds £50 but does not exceed £75
exceeds £75 but does not exceed £100
exceeds £100 but does not exceed £300
exceeds £300 but does not exceed £400
exceeds £400 but does not exceed £500
exceeds £500
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
num: 1
paragraphs: By default of appearance or on consent
4
10
0
5
0
0
6
2
6
7
7
6
8
12
6
9
12
6
num: 2
paragraphs: By default of Defense
5
0
0
5
5
0
6
15
0
8
0
0
9
5
0
10
5
0
PART IV
COSTS OF EJECTMENT PROCEEDINGS FOR NON-PAYMENT OF RENT OR FOR OVERHOLDING OR OF A DISMISS IN SUCH PROCEEDINGS
Plaintiff's Costs
Where rent exceeds £53 per annum but does not exceed £75 per annum
Where rent exceeds £75 per annum but does not exceed £150 per annum
Where rent exceeds £150 per annum
Defendant's Costs
(1)
(2)
(3)
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
num: 1
paragraphs: Drawing civil bill and copy for service
2
0
0
3
0
0
4
0
0
Instructions and entering appearance and defence.
num: 2
paragraphs: Drawing notice to quit and necessary copies and service thereof
10
0
10
0
10
0
num: 3
paragraphs: Extra copy of civil bill where required
3
0
3
0
3
0
num: 4
paragraphs: Entering civil bill
10
0
12
6
15
0
num: 5
paragraphs: Motion for judgment, including notice, affidavits, copies, service and filing
3
0
0
3
10
0
4
0
0
num: 6
paragraphs: Instructions for hearing or settlement, preparing proofs and attendance on witnesses, to include perusing defence and all necessary documents
Discretionary
Discretionary
Discretionary
Instructions for hearing or settlement, preparing proofs and attendance on witnesses, to include perusing all necessary documents.
Plaintiff's Costs
Where rent exceeds £53 per annum but does not exceed £75 per annum
Where rent exceeds £75 per annum but does not exceed £150 per annum
Where rent exceeds £150 per annum
Defendant's Costs
(1)
(2)
(3)
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
num: 7
paragraphs: Notice of trial
12
6
12
6
12
6
Notice of trial (if not served by plaintiff).
num: 8
paragraphs: Attending Court when case in list but not reached
1
5
0
1
5
0
1
10
0
Attending Court when case in list but not reached.
num: 9
paragraphs: Attending to hear a reserved judgment
15
0
15
0
1
0
0
Attending to hear a reserved judgment.
num: 10
paragraphs: Attending on motion for judgement, or in Court for each day or part of a day of the hearing
3
0
0
3
10
0
4
0
0
Attending on motion for judgment, or in Court for each day or part of a day of the hearing.
num: 11
paragraphs: Entering judgment
17
6
1
0
0
1
10
0
Entering judgment dismissing action.
num: 12
paragraphs: Counsel's brief (if prepared)
1
5
0
1
15
0
2
10
0
Counsel's brief (if prepared).
or, at the option of the solicitor, draft brief 1/3d. per folio, copy brief 9d. per folio, of matter properly included
PART V
COSTS IN ACTIONS ON THE TITLE AND IN EJECTMENTS ON THE TITLE
Plaintiff's Costs
Where the rateable valuation:
Defendant's Costs
does not exceed £5
exceeds £5 but does not exceed £15
exceeds £15 but does not exceed £30
exceeds £30
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
num: 1
paragraphs: Drawing civil bill and copy for service
2
15
0
3
0
0
3
10
0
4
10
0
Entering appearance and defence.
num: 2
paragraphs: Extra copy of civil bill where required
2
6
3
9
3
9
3
9
num: 3
paragraphs: Entering civil bill
12
6
12
6
12
6
12
6
num: 4
paragraphs: Perusing defence, instructions for hearing or settlement, preparing proofs, and attendance on witnesses
Discretionary
Discretionary
Discretionary
Discretionary
Instructions for hearing or settlement, preparing proofs and attendance on witnesses.
num: 5
paragraphs: Notice of trial
15
0
15
0
15
0
15
0
Notice of trial (if not served by plaintiff).
num: 6
paragraphs: Attending Court when case in list but not reached
15
0
1
5
0
1
5
0
1
10
0
Attending Court when case in list but not reached.
num: 7
paragraphs: Attending Court for each day or part of a day of the hearing
1
10
0
2
10
0
3
0
0
3
15
0
Attending Court for each day or part of a day of the hearing.
Plaintiff's Costs
Where the rateable valuation:
Defendant's Costs
does not exceed £5
exceeds £5 but does not exceed £15
exceeds £15 but does not exceed £30
exceeds £30
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
num: 8
paragraphs: Attending to hear a reserved judgment
15
0
15
0
15
0
1
5
0
Attending to hear a reserved judgment.
num: 9
paragraphs: Entering judgment
15
0
15
0
15
0
1
10
0
Entering judgment.
num: 10
paragraphs: Counsel's brief (if prepared)
10
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
10
0 or,
Counsel's brief (if prepared).
at the option of the solicitor, draft brief 1/3d. per folio, copy brief 9d. per folio, of matter properly included.
Where the premises the subject of the proceedings are not separately rated in the valuation books, the Judge at the hearing or the County Registrar shall have power, for the purpose of taxing costs, to apportion the valuation of the rateable hereditament which includes the said premises.
PART VI
COSTS IN INTERPLEADER
Plaintiff's Costs
Where the value of the property in question:
Defendant's Costs
does not exceed £50
exceeds £50 but does not exceed £75
exceeds £75 but does not exceed £100
exceeds £100 but does not exceed £300
exceeds £300
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
num: 1
paragraphs: Drawing summons in interpleader and copy for service
1
10
0
2
10
0
2
15
0
3
0
0
3
10
0
num: 2
paragraphs: Extra copy of summons where required
3
0
3
0
3
0
3
0
3
0
num: 3
paragraphs: Instructions for hearing or settlement, preparing proofs and attendance on witnesses
2
0
0
2
10
0
3
0
0
Discretionary
Discretionary
Instructions for hearing or settlement, preparing proofs and attendance on witnesses.
num: 4
paragraphs: Attending on hearing of summons
2
10
0
3
5
0
4
10
0
5
5
0
6
0
0
Attending on hearing of summons.
num: 5
paragraphs: Entering judgment
15
0
15
0
15
0
1
0
0
1
10
0
Entering judgment.
num: 6
paragraphs: Counsel's brief (if prepared)
1
0
0
1
10
0
2
0
0
2
10
0
3
0
0
Counsel's brief (if prepared).
PART VII
COST IN EQUITY
Where the value of the personalty and lands does not exceed £200
Where the value of the personalty and lands exceeds £200 but does not exceed £500
Where the value of the personalty and lands exceeds £500 but does not exceed £1,500
Where the value of the personalty and lands exceeds £1,500
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
£
s.
d
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
num: 1
paragraphs: Drawing civil bill or defence, advising thereon and attending and instructing counsel when employed and copy for service
1
10
0
2
10
0
4
0
0
6
0
0
num: 2
paragraphs: Letter to defendant before the institution of proceedings
5
0
5
0
5
0
5
0
num: 3
paragraphs: For each additional copy of civil bill or defence for service, when required
5
0
5
0
5
0
5
0
num: 4
paragraphs: In cases determined without oral evidence, instructions fee, entering civil bill or defence and attending the hearing with or without counsel, and for all charges (save brief for counsel) up to the primary order, and taking out same
Discretionary
Discretionary
Discretionary
Discretionary
Briefs, drafts and copies:
num: 5
paragraphs: Brief for counsel of necessary documents
9d. per folio : not to exceed £2 2s. 0d.
9d. per folio : not to exceed £2 10s. 0d.
Draft 1/- per folio, copy 6d. per folio
Draft 1/3d per folio, copy 9d. per folio
num: 6
paragraphs: Drawing any affidavit, account, order or other document necessary or proper for the purpose of any proceeding, or which may be directed by the Judge, and in respect of which no allowance is included in or provision made by any other item herein contained
1/- per folio
1/- per folio
1/- per folio
1/3d per folio
Where the value of the personalty and lands does not exceed £200
Where the value of the personalty and lands exceeds £200 but does not exceed £500
Where the value of the personalty and lands exceeds £500 but does not exceed £1,500
Where the value of the personalty and lands exceeds £1,500
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
£
s.
d
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
num: 7
paragraphs: For copies of all necessary documents (no such document to be allowed for on taxation unless marked by the court Registrar as used)
6d. per folio
6d. per folio
6d. per folio
9d. per folio
num: 8
paragraphs: In cases heard on oral evidence the costs down to the primary decree, order or dismiss shall be charged, in lieu of the foregoing items, in accordance with the scale applicable to actions in contract and tort by reference to the value (as determined by the County Registrar including the value of personalty) of the subject matter of the suit according to the appropriate columns of Part I of this schedule
Part I Section A
Part I Section B
Part I Section C
Part I Section C
num: 9
paragraphs: Fee to the solicitor for the plaintiff or defendant, petitioner, committee or party having carriage in all cases of account or inquiry, directed by a decree or order to be taken before the County Registrar, regard being had to the work being properly performed
Discretionary
Discretionary
Discretionary
Discretionary
num: 10
paragraphs: Attending with or without counsel, and in case of entering the suit for further consideration, taking out the decree or dismiss and for all other charges (save costs in the office or brief for counsel) up to the conclusion of suit
2
0
0
4
0
0
4
10
0
5
10
0
Where the value of the personalty and lands does not exceed £200
Where the value of the personalty and lands exceeds £200 but does not exceed £500
Where the value of the personalty and lands exceeds £500 but does not exceed £1,500
Where the value of the personalty and lands exceeds £1,500
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
£
s.
d
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
When a receiver or committee is appointed by or under a decree or order of the Courts:
num: 11
paragraphs: For all costs and charges in relation to the completion of the security and appointment of the receiver or committee
2
0
0
4
0
0
4
15
0
6
0
0
num: 12
paragraphs: For instructions for the account of a receiver or committee, drawing and preparing same and all attendances to lodge, vouch and pass the same, and distribution or application of the balance
2
0
0
4
0
0
7
0
0
9
0
0
num: 13
paragraphs: For filling up any bond, recognizance, or document of a like nature in respect of which no allowance is included in, or provision made by, any other item herein contained
15
0
15
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
Lodgment of money, transfer of stock or deposit of security in trust to attend the orders of the Court under the Trustee Acts:
num: 14
paragraphs: Instructions and attendances, drawing, engrossing and filing affidavit, obtaining certificate, paying in the money, transferring the stock or depositing the security and all other charges
2
0
0
4
10
0
5
0
0
6
0
0
Where the value of the personalty and lands does not exceed £200
Where the value of the personalty and lands exceeds £200 but does not exceed £500
Where the value of the personalty and lands exceeds £500 but does not exceed £1,500
Where the value of the personalty and lands exceeds £1,500
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
£
s.
d
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
num: 15
paragraphs: Instructions and attendances, drawing, engrossing and filling petition for order to invest, notice and copies thereof, attending the Judge, and taking out the order to invest, and all other charges of and incidental to investment
2
0
0
4
10
0
6
0
0
7
0
0
num: 16
paragraphs: Instructions and attendances, drawing and filing petition for order to pay out or distribute a fund or the income thereof, entering and attending the hearing, and taking out the order, and all other charges
2
0
0
4
10
0
6
0
0
7
0
0
num: 17
paragraphs: For each copy of a petition to pay out or distribute actually served, including the notice of hearing
5
0
5
0
5
0
5
0
num: 18
paragraphs: Instructions for, and drawing, engrossing and filing a petition relating to the maintenance, or advancement of, or for the protection of the property of an infant, entering and attending the hearing and taking out the order and all other charges
2
0
0
4
10
0
6
0
0
7
0
0
num: 19
paragraphs: For each copy of petition actually served, including notice of hearing
5
0
5
0
5
0
5
0
Where the value of the personalty and lands does not exceed £200
Where the value of the personalty and lands exceeds £200 but does not exceed £500
Where the value of the personalty and lands exceeds £500 but does not exceed £1,500
Where the value of the personalty and lands exceeds £1,500
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
£
s.
d
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
Interlocutory applications and attendances:—
num: 20
paragraphs: For attending before the Judge on any interlocutory application (counsel to be allowed only when certified for by the Judge)
1
10
0
1
10
0
2
0
0
2
10
0
num: 21
paragraphs: For every proper and necessary attendance upon the Judge or by his direction in relation to any matter in respect of which no allowance is included or provision made by any other item herein contained
1
10
0
1
10
0
1
10
0
1
10
0
PART VIII
COSTS IN PROBATE MATTERS AND ACTIONS
Plaintiff's Costs
Where the rateable valuation of the lands or the value of the personalty involved:
Defendant's Costs
does not exceed rateable valuation £15 or personal estate £200
exceeds rateable valuation £15 or personal estate £200 but does not exceed rateable valuation £30 or personal estate £500
exceeds rateable valuation £30 or personal estate £500 but does not exceed rateable valuation £45 or personal estate £1,000
exceeds rateable valuation £45 or personal estate £1,000
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
num: 1
paragraphs: Drawing civil bill, making copy for service, attendance to file original with County Registrar and preparation, completion and lodgment of affidavit of jurisdiction and affidavit of next-of-kin
3
0
0
5
5
0
7
0
0
9
0
0
Entering appearance and drawing defence, making copies for Court file and for service, and lodgment of copy with County Registrar.
num: 2
paragraphs: Extra copy of civil bill where more than one defendant
3
0
3
0
3
0
3
0
num: 3
paragraphs: Instructions for hearing or settlement, preparing proofs and attendance on witnesses
Discretionary
Discretionary
Discretionary
Discretionary
Instructions for hearing, preparing proofs and attendance on witnesses.
Plaintiff's Costs
Where the rateable valuation of the lands or the value of the personalty involved:
Defendant's Costs
does not exceed rateable valuation £15 or personal estate £200
exceeds rateable valuation £15 or personal estate £200 but does not exceed rateable valuation £30 or personal estate £500
exceeds rateable valuation £30 or personal estate £500 but does not exceed rateable valuation £45 or personal estate £1,000
exceeds rateable valuation £45 or personal estate £1,000
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
num: 4
paragraphs: Notice of trial
12
6
12
6
12
6
12
6
Notice of trial (if not served by plaintiff).
num: 5
paragraphs: Attending Court on hearing. Each day
3
0
0
3
15
0
4
10
0
5
5
0
Attending Court on hearing. Each day.
num: 6
paragraphs: Attending when case in list but not reached
15
0
1
0
0
1
5
0
1
10
0
Attending when case in list but not reached.
num: 7
paragraphs: Drawing order and entering judgment, including attendance to have order signed by the County Registrar
1
0
0
1
5
0
1
10
0
2
5
0
Drawing order and entering judgment, including attendance to have order signed by County Registrar.
num: 8
paragraphs: Counsel's brief (if prepared)
1/3d. per folio of matter properly included.
Counsel's brief (if prepared).
PART IX
RENT RESTRICTIONS ACT, 1960
In any case under the Rent Restrictions Act, 1960 , in which costs are allowed, the costs shall be taxed under the first column hereto unless the Judge at the hearing shall direct that they be taxed under the second or third column hereto, and in exercising such discretion the Judge shall in particular have regarded to the amount of rent involved.
Applicant's Costs
(1)
(2)
(3)
Respondent's Costs
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
num: 1
paragraphs: Instructions and perusing documents and drawing notice of application
1
5
0
1
12
6
2
10
0
Instructions to oppose application and perusing notice.
num: 2
paragraphs: Engrossing notice of application and copies thereof and filing for entry
12
6
15
0
17
6
Filing for entry if applicant makes default.
num: 3
paragraphs: Preparing proofs and attendance on witnesses
1
5
0
2
0
0
3
0
0
Preparing proofs and attendance on witnesses.
num: 4
paragraphs: Counsel's brief (if prepared)
17
6
1
10
0
2
10
0
Counsel's brief (if prepared).
num: 5
paragraphs: Attending Court on the hearing
1
5
0
2
10
0
3
10
0
Attending Court on the hearing.
num: 6
paragraphs: Attending when case in list but not reached
1
5
0
1
5
0
1
5
0
Attending when case in list but not reached.
num: 7
paragraphs: Drawing order and entering
10
0
10
0
10
0
Drawing order and entering.
PART X
APPLICATION FOR COMPENSATION FOR CRIMINAL INJURIES
(a) Applicant's solicitor
In all cases where the amount of compensation recovered does not exceed £5, the Judge shall allow such sum not exceeding £1 15s. 0d. as he may think reasonable to cover all charges, exclusive of outlay.
In all cases where the amount of compensation recovered exceeds £5 but does not exceed £10, the Judge shall allow such sum not exceeding £3 0s. 0d. as he may think reasonable to cover all charges, exclusive of outlay.
In all cases where the amount of compensation recovered exceeds £10 but does not exceed £25, the Judge shall allow such sum not exceeding £4 10s. 0d. as he may think reasonable to cover all charges, exclusive of outlay.
Where the amount of compensation recovered exceeds £25 but does not exceed £50
Where the amount of compensation recovered exceeds £50 but does not exceed £100
Where the amount of compensation recovered exceeds £100 but does not exceed £500
Where the amount of compensation recovered exceeds £500 but does not exceed £1,000
Where the amount of compensation recovered exceeds £1,000
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
num: 1
paragraphs: Preparing preliminary notice
1
10
0
2
10
0
3
0
0
4
0
0
5
0
0
num: 2
paragraphs: Each copy of the preliminary notice served
3
6
3
6
5
0
10
0
10
0
num: 3
paragraphs: Preparing and signing notice of application to the Court
7
6
10
0
17
6
1
5
0
1
15
0
num: 4
paragraphs: Each copy of notice of application served
3
6
3
6
5
0
10
0
10
0
num: 5
paragraphs: Instructions, taking particulars of evidence, attendance on witnesses, preparing proofs
Discretionary
Discretionary
Discretionary
Discretionary
Discretionary
num: 6
paragraphs: Attending Court for each day or part of a day
1
10
0
2
10
0
3
0
0
4
15
0
5
0
0
Where the amount of compensation recovered exceeds £25 but does not exceed £50
Where the amount of compensation recovered exceeds £50 but does not exceed £100
Where the amount of compensation recovered exceeds £100 but does not exceed £500
Where the amount of compensation recovered exceeds £500 but does not exceed £1,000
Where the amount of compensation recovered exceeds £1,000
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
num: 7
paragraphs: Attending when case in list but not reached
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
num: 8
paragraphs: Attending to hear a reserved judgment
15
0
15
0
15
0
15
0
15
0
num: 9
paragraphs: Drawing and signing decree or order
12
6
12
6
12
6
12
6
12
6
num: 10
paragraphs: Counsel's brief (if prepared)
15
0
1
5
0
2
0
0
2
10
0
3
5
0
or, at the option of the solicitor, draft brief 1/3d. per folio, copy brief 9. per folio, of matter properly included.
PART X (continued)
(b) Respondent's solicitor.
In all cases where the amount of compensation claimed does not exceed £5, the Judge shall allow such sum not exceeding £1 15s. 0d. as he may think reasonable to cover all charges, exclusive of outlay.
In all cases where the amount of compensation claimed exceeds £5 but does not exceed £10, the Judge shall allow such sum not exceeding £3 0s. 0d. as he may think reasonable to cover all charges, exclusive of outlay.
In all cases where the amount of compensation claimed exceeds £10 but does not exceed £25, the Judge shall allow such sum, not exceeding £4 10s. 0d. as he may think reasonable to cover all charges, exclusive of outlay.
Where the sum claimed exceeds £25 but does not exceed £50
Where the sum claimed exceeds £50 but does not exceed £100
Where the sum claimed exceeds £100 but does not exceed £500
Where the sum claimed exceeds £500 but does not exceed £1,000
Where the sum claimed exceeds £1,000
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
num: 1
paragraphs: Instructions for opposing application
15
0
1
5
0
1
12
6
1
15
0
2
15
0
num: 2
paragraphs: Instructions for hearing or settlement, taking particulars of evidence, attendance on witnesses and preparing proofs
Discretionary
Discretionary
Discretionary
Discretionary
Discretionary
num: 3
paragraphs: Attending in Court for each day, or part of a day, of the hearing
1
10
0
2
10
0
3
0
0
4
15
0
5
0
0
num: 4
paragraphs: Attending in Court when case in list but not reached
1
0
0
1
10
0
1
10
0
1
10
0
1
10
0
num: 5
paragraphs: Attending to hear a reserved judgment
15
0
15
0
15
0
15
0
15
0
num: 6
paragraphs: Drawing and signing any order or refusal
10
0
10
0
10
0
10
0
10
0
num: 7
paragraphs: Counsel's brief (if prepared)
15
0
1
5
0
2
0
0
2
10
0
3
5
0
or, at the option of the solicitor, draft brief 1/3d. per folio, copy brief 9d. per folio, of matter properly included.
PART XI
LANDLORD AND TENANT ACTS, 1931 AND 1958
Costs of applications for new leases
Applicant's Costs
Where the amount of the rent agreed by the parties, or fixed by the Court, in the case of applications under Part III of the Act of 1931, or the amount of the gross rent as so agreed, or ascertained by the Court, in the case of applications under the Act of 1958 :
Respondent's Costs
does not exceed £50 per annum
exceeds £50 but does not exceed £100 per annum
exceeds £100 but does not exceed £200 per annum
exceeds £200 but does not exceed £500 per annum
exceeds £500 per annum
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
num: 1
paragraphs: Drawing originating notice of motion
2
0
0
2
15
0
3
10
0
4
0
0
4
10
0
Drawing answer.
num: 2
paragraphs: Engrossing and entering originating notice of motion
12
6
1
0
0
1
10
0
1
10
0
1
10
0
Engrossing and entering answer.
num: 3
paragraphs: Each copy of originating notice of motion where more than one respondent
5
0
5
0
7
6
7
6
7
6
Each copy of answer where more than one applicant.
num: 4
paragraphs: Instructions for hearing or settlement, taking particulars of evidence, attendance on witnesses, negotiations (if any), correspondence and notices, preparing proofs and all other work necessary for the proceedings, whether done before or after the issue of the originating notice of motion
Discretionary
Discretionary
Discretionary
Discretionary
Discretionary
Instructions for hearing or settlement, taking particulars of evidence, attendance on witnesses, negotiations (if any), correspondence and notices, preparing proofs and all other work necessary for the proceedings, whether done before or after the issue of the originating notice of motion.
Applicant's Costs
Where the amount of the rent agreed by the parties, or fixed by the Court, in the case of applications under Part III of the Act of 1931, or the amount of the gross rent as so agreed, or ascertained by the Court, in the case of applications under the Act of 1958 :
Respondent's Costs
does not exceed £50 per annum
exceeds £50 but does not exceed £100 per annum
exceeds £100 but does not exceed £200 per annum
exceeds £200 but does not exceed £500 per annum
exceeds £500 per annum
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
num: 5
paragraphs: Counsel's brief (if prepared)
1
15
0
2
10
0
2
15
0
3
0
0
3
10
0
Counsel's brief (if prepared)
or, at the option of the solicitor, draft brief 1/3d. per folio, copy brief 9d. per folio, of matter properly included.
num: 6
paragraphs: Attending Court for each day or part of a day of the hearing
1
12
6
2
5
0
2
10
0
2
15
0
3
0
0
Attending Court for each day or part of a day of the hearing.
num: 7
paragraphs: Attending Court when case in list but not reached
1
5
0
1
5
0
1
5
0
1
5
0
1
5
0
Attending Court when case in list but not reached.
num: 8
paragraphs: Attending to hear reserved judgment
15
0
15
0
15
0
15
0
15
0
Attending to hear reserved judgement.
Note.—In any case in which the application is dismissed and in any case in which no rent is required to be fixed or ascertained, the costs shall be calculated as if a sum equivalent to five times the rateable valuation of the property, the subject matter of the application, had been fixed as the rent or ascertained as the gross rent.
PART XII
LANDLORD AND TENANT ACTS, 1931 AND 1958
Costs of applications for compensation for improvements and applications for compensation for disturbance, and all other applications not otherwise provided for
Applicant's Costs
Where the amount of compensation awarded or agreed between the parties or, in the case of a dismiss, the amount claimed :
Respondent's Costs
does not exceed £50
exceeds £50 but does not exceed £75
exceeds £75 but does not exceed £100
exceeds £100
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
num: 1
paragraphs: Drawing originating notice of motion
2
5
0
2
15
0
3
0
0
5
0
0
Drawing answer.
num: 2
paragraphs: Engrossing and entering originating notice of motion
15
0
15
0
15
0
15
0
Engrossing and entering answer.
num: 3
paragraphs: Each extra copy of originating notice of motion where more than one respondent
5
0
5
0
5
0
5
0
Each extra copy of answer where more than one applicant.
num: 4
paragraphs: Instructions for hearing or settlement, taking particulars of evidence, attendance on witnesses, negotiations (if any), correspondence and notices, preparing proofs and all other work necessary for the proceedings whether done before or after the issue of the originating notice of motion
Discretionary
Discretionary
Discretionary
Discretionary
Instructions for hearing or settlement, taking particulars of evidence, attendance on witnesses, negotiations (if any), correspondence and notices, preparing proofs and all other work necessary for the proceedings whether done before or after the issue of the originating notice of motion.
Applicant's Costs
Where the amount of compensation awarded or agreed between the parties or, in the case of a dismiss, the amount claimed :
Respondent's Costs
does not exceed £50
exceeds £50 but does not exceed £75
exceeds £75 but does not exceed £100
exceeds £100
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
num: 5
paragraphs: Counsel's brief (if prepared)
15
0
1
10
0
2
5
0
3
0
0
Counsel's brief.
or, at the option of the solicitor, draft brief 1/3d. per folio, copy brief 9d. per folio, of matter properly included.
num: 6
paragraphs: Attending Court when case in list but not reached
1
5
0
1
5
0
1
5
0
1
5
0
Attending Court when case in list but not reached.
num: 7
paragraphs: Attending Court for each day or part of a day of the hearing
1
10
0
1
15
0
2
10
0
3
10
0
Attending Court for each day or part of a day of the hearing.
num: 8
paragraphs: Attending to hear reserved judgment
15
0
15
0
15
0
15
0
Attending to hear reserved judgment.
Note.—In any case in which judgment is entered for the respondent and there is no amount claimed by the applicant upon which the costs of the respondent can be ascertained, the costs shall be calculated as if for the expression " the amount claimed " in the above scales there were substituted the expression " five times the rateable valuation of the property the subject of the application".
PART XIII
APPEALS FROM DISTRICT COURT
Costs of affirmance or reversal of a decree or dismiss
Where amount recovered or sued for does not exceed £10
Where amount recovered or sued for exceeds £10 but does not exceed £25
Where amount recovered or sued for exceeds £25 but does not exceed £50
In actions (1) for recovery of possession of chattels let under hire-purchase agreements and (2) for payment of sums due under hire-purchase or credit sale agreements, where (1) in the case of an action for the specific recovery of a chattel, the amount of the installments due and unpaid under the agreement at the date of the commencement of the proceedings or (2) the amount recovered or, in the case of a dismiss, the amount sued for exceeds £50 but does not exceed £100
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
num: 1
paragraphs: For all charges preliminary or incidental to the hearing, and taking out the order thereon
3
10
0
5
0
0
9
10
0
10
10
0
num: 2
paragraphs: Drawing recognizance or attending to lodge money
7
6
7
6
7
6
7
6
num: 3
paragraphs: Counsel's brief (if prepared)
12
6
15
0
1
10
0
2
10
0
Note : (1) the costs of an appeal in cases of summary jurisdiction of a civil nature ]including cases under the Illegimate Children (Affiliation Orders) Act, 1930 and the Married Women (Maintenance in Case of Desertion) Act, 1886] shall be allowed under column (2) hereof.
(2) Costs of an appeal under the Rent Restrictions Act, 1960 , shall be allowed under column (1) hereof.
(3) If an appeal is withdrawn and notice thereof served on the respondent not less than six days before the day of hearing, the sum of £2 0s. 0d. shall be allowed for costs ; where column (3) applies, the sum shall be £5 10s. 0d. and where column (4) applies the sum allowed shall be £6 0s. 0d.
(4) The costs of an appeal in an ejectment where the rent by the year does not exceed £27 0s. 0d. shall be allowed under column (2) and where such rent exceeds £27 under column (3) hereof.
PART XIV
MISCELLANEOUS COSTS