Tutors & Liability for Costs
In this podcast, Pattison Hardman’s Paul Taylor discusses a tutor’s liability for costs in the context of Stokes v McCourt (Costs) [2014] NSWSC 63. You… Read More »Tutors & Liability for Costs
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Is a Tutor liable for costs in litigation?
Many cases come before the courts when a party to the litigation is unable to represent themselves due to being under legal incapacity, meaning that… Read More »Is a Tutor liable for costs in litigation?
Podcast: What Happens to Costs Where No Hearing on Merits?
In this podcast, Pattison Hardman Principal Paul Taylor discusses what happens in litigation when the primary issues of the dispute are settled, but the parties… Read More »Podcast: What Happens to Costs Where No Hearing on Merits?
What happens to costs where no hearing on merits?
In litigation, broadly speaking, 80% of matters settle before trial or at the latest during a trial. But what happens if the parties during their… Read More »What happens to costs where no hearing on merits?
The Importance of Understanding Counsel’s Cost Agreements
The importance of understanding Counsel’s costs agreement and the implications to solicitors and their clients cannot be over emphasized. A common term in barrister fee… Read More »The Importance of Understanding Counsel’s Cost Agreements
12-Month Limitation on Assessment of Solicitor Client Costs
The Legal Profession Uniform Law has now been in place for over 2 years, but analysis of those provisions dealing with limitations on filing for… Read More »12-Month Limitation on Assessment of Solicitor Client Costs
Death, Probate, Administration and Solicitor’s Costs
The Grant of Probate and administering the estate of a deceased estate is often common legal work for solicitors. However, Since December 1987 the costs… Read More »Death, Probate, Administration and Solicitor’s Costs
Itemized Bill of Costs – Solicitor’s Duties to Provide Itemised Bills to Their Client
The practice of plaintiff personal injury claims continues to provide ongoing issues in the area of costs, no doubt because often the fruits of one’s… Read More »Itemized Bill of Costs – Solicitor’s Duties to Provide Itemised Bills to Their Client
Cautionary Tale for Solicitors Who Hold Money on Trust in Family Law Proceedings
In Laurens v Laurens (No.2) (FCCA) 109, delivered on 24 January 2017, the learned Judge commences his judgment with the very sentence “This is a cautionary… Read More »Cautionary Tale for Solicitors Who Hold Money on Trust in Family Law Proceedings
Costs Agreements, Billing and Estimates
Getting security for your fees right when it comes to enforcing. It is not uncommon for solicitors to contain clauses in their Costs Agreements that… Read More »Costs Agreements, Billing and Estimates