s 40.30
In forceCosts not to be allowed on taxation
Chapter 5Judgments, costs and other general provisions
Part 40Costs
Division 40.2Taxation of costs
40.30 Costs not to be allowed on taxation
A taxing officer is not to allow:
(a)
barrister’s fees on a hearing if the barrister:
(i)
was not present at the hearing for a substantial amount of the relevant period; or
(ii)
did not give substantial assistance in the conduct of the proceeding; and
(b)
costs that in the opinion of the taxing officer have been incurred or increased:
(i)
through impropriety, unreasonableness or negligence; or
(ii)
through overcaution; or
(iii)
by agreeing:
(A)
special fees to counsel; or
(B)
special charges or expenses to witnesses or other persons; or
(iv)
by other unnecessary expense.
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