Where a former trustee's solicitors claim an equitable lien over amounts payable to the trustee, the court should authorise rather than direct payment, to avoid prejudicing the solicitors' rights without giving them an opportunity to be heard. A former trustee who unduly prolongs proceedings by raising issues that do not advance their case may have their costs reduced even where they ultimately succeed on the substantive claim for remuneration.
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