Appendix 2 to Order 62 shall be amended as follows:—
(1) In the heading to the Appendix immediately under the words “SCALE OF COSTS” there shall be inserted the following note:—
( In this Appendix decimal equivalents are shown in italics and brackets ).
(2) For Parts I to IX there shall be substituted the following:—
INSTITUTION ETC. , OF PROCEEDINGS
2 10 0
to
10 0 0
( 2·50 ) to
( 10·00 )
Note to items 1 and 2
References in these items to service on one party of a writ of summons shall, in relation to a writ of summons issued in an Admiralty action in rem , be construed as references to service of the writ on a ship or on a registrar as the circumstances of the case require.
2 10 0
to
10 0 0
( 2·50 ) to
( 10·00 )
1 5 0
to
5 0 0
( 1·25 ) to
( 5·00 ) Note to item 6
This item includes service on one party of notice that the case referred to in paragraph (b) thereof has been entered for hearing.
2 10 0
to
10 0 0
( 2·50 ) to
( 10·00 )
1 5 0
to
10 0 0
( 1·25 ) to
( 10·00 )
1 0 0
to
3 0 0
( 1·00 ) to
( 3·00 ) 12. Drawing any document, attending on any application and doing any other work necessary to obtain—
( a ) order for substituted service of any document,
( b ) order giving leave to serve any document out of the jurisdiction,
and obtaining order
PROCEEDINGS IN CHAMBERS
1 5 0
to
3 0 0
( 1·25 ) to
( 3·00 ) 1 5 0
to
3 0 0
( 1·25 ) to
( 3·00 ) 1 0 0
to
7 10 0
( 1·00 ) to
( 7·50 ) 1 10 0
to
12 0 0
per day
( 1·50 ) to
( 12·00 )
per day
Discretionary
not exceeding
6 0 0
Discretionary
not exceeding
( 6·00 ) DISCOVERY AND INSPECTION
PREPARATION FOR TRIAL, ETC
Note to items 26 and 27
These items are intended to cover the doing of any work, not otherwise provided for, necessarily or properly done in preparing for a trial, hearing or appeal, or before a settlement of the matters in dispute, including—
( a ) taking instructions to sue, defend, counterclaim or appeal, or for any pleading, particulars of pleading, affidavit, preliminary act or claim in a reference under Order 75, rule 41;
( b ) considering the facts and law;
( c ) attending on and corresponding with client;
( d ) interviewing and corresponding with witnesses and potential witnesses and taking proofs of their evidence;
( e ) arranging to obtain reports or advice from experts and plans, photographs and models;
(f) making search in Public Record Office and elsewhere for relevant documents;
( g ) inspecting any property or place material to the proceedings;
( h ) perusing pleadings, affidavits and other relevant documents;
( i ) where the cause or matter does not proceed to trial or hearing, work done in connection with the negotiation of a settlement; and
( j ) the general care and conduct of the proceedings.
1 0 0
to
7 10 0
( 1·00 ) to
( 7·50 ) Note to item 29
This item includes attending to make appointment for conference.
4 0 0
to
12 0 0
per day
( 4·00 ) to
( 12·00 )
per day
TRIAL OR HEARING
1 10 0
to
5 0 0
( 1·50 ) to
( 5·00 ) 1 10 0
to
8 0 0
( 1·50 ) to
( 8·00 ) 3 0 0
to
15 0 0
( 3·00 ) to
( 15·00 )
3 0 0
to
8 0 0
( 3·00 ) to
( 8·00 ) Note to item 33
Where the Court is not sitting at the Royal Courts of Justice, then, unless it is sitting in the town in which the solicitor practises, the solicitor shall also be allowed travelling and out of pocket expenses reasonably, incurred by him, and where the Court is sitting at the Royal Courts of Justice and the costs of the attendance at court of a country solicitor are allowed, that solicitor shall also be allowed such expenses so incurred.
TAXATION
Note to item 37
This item includes drawing the statement referred to in rule 21(4) of this Order.
3 0 0
to
12 0 0
( 3·00 ) to
( 12·00 )
3 0 0
to
12 0 0
( 3·00 ) to
( 12·00 )
EXECUTION
GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS
1 10 0
to
3 0 0
( 1·50 ) to
( 3·00 ) Note to item 42
This item includes drawing the form of consent or approval.
Note to item 44
This item includes copy and service of notice of appearance.
Note to item 46
This item shall not be allowed on a taxation of costs in accordance with rule 28(2).
Note to item 65
This item includes all attendances required in connection with the lodgment or transfer and the preparation of any document so required.
1 0 0
to
10 0 0
( 1·00 ) to
( 10·00 )
Note to item 73
This item includes engrossing affidavit, attending to have it sworn and file it.
Note to item 76
This item includes attending chambers to obtain signature.
Note to item 79
This item shall not be allowed on a taxation of costs in accordance with rule 28(2).
10 0
to
1 10 0
( 0·50 ) to
( 1·50 ) ADDITIONAL PROCEEDINGS ARISING ONLY IN CONNECTION WITH ADMIRALTY CAUSES AND MATTERS
Note to item 90
This item includes procuring the warrant, affidavits and other documents required in connection with the issue and service of the warrant and any attendances required to procure its issue and service, the swearing of any such affidavit and the filing of any such document.
Note to item 91
This item includes drawing the instrument and other documents required in connection with the issue of the instrument, obtaining any consent so required and any attendances required to procure the issue of the instrument and the filing of any such document.
Note to item 92
This item includes drawing and filing any document required to procure the entry, renewal or withdrawal and any attendances so required.
Note to item 93
This item includes drawing the bail bond, affidavits and other documents required in connection with the giving of bail and any attendances required to procure the signing of the bond, the swearing of any such affidavit and the filing and service of any such document
Note to item 94
This item includes preparing the guarantee or undertaking and any attendances required to procure the signing and stamping thereof.
Note to items 93 and 94
The commission or fee paid to a person becoming surety to a bail bond or giving a guarantee or undertaking in lieu of bail, not exceeding £1 per cent. of the amount for which the bond, guarantee or undertaking is given, shall be allowed on taxation.
Note to item 95
This item includes perusing notice of bail and other relevant documents and any attendance to make enquiries as to sufficiency of sureties or to ensure that documents relating to bail have been filed.
Note to item 96
This item includes perusing the guarantee or undertaking and other relevant documents.
Note to item 97
This item includes drawing and filing any document required in connection with the issue and execution of the commission and any attendances so required.
1 10 0
to
5 0 0
( 1·50 ) to
( 5·00 ) Note to item 99
This item includes taking instructions in connection with the agreement, drawing and filing the agreement and any attendances required in connection with the negotiation, making and filing of the agreement.
Note to item 100
This item includes any attendances and other work done in connection with the calculation of, and in obtaining agreement as to, the amount payable.
