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FEDERAL COURT RULES 2011 - RULE 40.08 Reduction in costs otherwise payable

FEDERAL COURT RULES 2011 - RULE 40.08

Reduction in costs otherwise payable

                   A party other than in a proceeding under the Admiralty Act 1988 may apply to the Court for an order that any costs and disbursements payable to another party in the proceeding be reduced by an amount to be specified by the Court if:

                     (a)  the applicant has claimed a money sum or damages and has been awarded a sum of less than $100 000; or

                     (b)  the proceeding (including a cross-claim) could more suitably have been brought in another court or tribunal.

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