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 billA 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.