MAGISTRATES COURT (CIVIL DIVISION) ACT 1992 - SECT 31AF Costs, compensation and expenses
MAGISTRATES COURT (CIVIL DIVISION) ACT 1992 - SECT 31AF
Costs, compensation and expenses
(1) In a minor civil claim, costs for getting the action up to trial or by way of counsel fees are not to be awarded unless (a) all parties to the action were represented by counsel; or(b) the Court is of the opinion that there are special circumstances justifying the award of costs.(2) The Court may award compensation to a party in a proceeding before it if the Court considers that the minor civil claim to which the proceeding relates is a frivolous or vexatious claim.