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FEDERAL COURT RULES 2011 (SLI NO 134 OF 2011) - RULE 40.15 Failure to file bill of costs

FEDERAL COURT RULES 2011 (SLI NO 134 OF 2011) - RULE 40.15

Failure to file bill of costs

         (1)   If a party entitled to costs does not file a bill in accordance with this Division within a reasonable time of being entitled to do so, any party who is liable to pay those costs and is prejudiced as a result, may apply to the taxing officer:

                (a)    to certify the costs; or

               (b)    to allow a nominal or other sum by way of costs.

Note    Taxing officer is defined in the Dictionary.

         (2)   An application under subrule (1) must be accompanied by an affidavit stating the prejudice said to be suffered.

Note    Bill is defined in the Dictionary.