Where actual costs incurred are disproportionate to the nature of the proceedings (here, over $30,000 for a simple leave to appeal from a transfer motion), a discount of approximately 50% of actual costs may be applied in fixing a lump sum, rather than the usual 25-33% discount. The court should be cautious about accepting unbilled amounts as part of the costs base.
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