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FEDERAL COURT RULES 2011 (SLI NO 134 OF 2011) - RULE 40.18 Contents of bill

FEDERAL COURT RULES 2011 (SLI NO 134 OF 2011) - RULE 40.18

Contents of bill

                A bill, other than a short form bill, must be in accordance with Form 127 and must:

                (a)    contain particulars of:

                          (i)    the work done by the lawyer, their staff and agents; and

                         (ii)    the costs claimed for the work; and

                        (iii)    disbursements incurred; and

               (b)    have attached to it, or be accompanied by, a copy of the receipt for each disbursement or, if not paid, a copy of the relevant accounts.

Note    When a bill is filed, the Registrar will fix a time and date for the taxing officer to make an estimate of the bill under rule 40.20 and endorse those details on the bill.