LEGAL PROFESSION ACT 1987 - SECT 198B Referral for mediation

This legislation has been repealed.

LEGAL PROFESSION ACT 1987 - SECT 198B

198B Referral for mediation

(1) A client who is given a bill of costs may refer a costs dispute about the bill of costs to the Commissioner or to a Council for mediation if the amount in dispute is less than $2,500.

(2) The Manager, Costs Assessment may refer a costs dispute about a bill of costs to the Commissioner if the amount in dispute is less than $2,500.

(3) A costs dispute about a bill of costs may be referred under this section at any time before an application for an assessment of the whole or part of a bill of costs is accepted by the Manager, Costs Assessment.

(4) Mediation is not limited to formal mediation procedures and extends to encompass preliminary assistance in dispute resolution, such as the giving of informal advice designed to ensure that the parties are fully aware of their rights and obligations and that there is full and open communication between the parties concerning the dispute.