Fees for work done and services performed
2 Fees for work done and services performed
The following table sets out the fees allowable for work done and services performed.
Fees for work done and services performed | ||
|---|---|---|
Item | Matter for which fee may be charged | Fee |
INSTRUCTIONS | ||
1 | Instructions to commence or oppose a proceeding | $669.80 |
2 | Instructions to make or oppose any interlocutory application | $334.80 |
3 | Instructions to prepare any pleading | $334.80 |
4 | Instructions to brief counsel | $334.80 |
5 | Instructions to do any other thing not otherwise provided for | $334.80 |
PREPARING DOCUMENTS | ||
6 | Preparing any document, other than court books and correspondence: | |
(a) by a solicitor, if 5 minutes or less; or | $53.50 | |
(b) by a solicitor, if more than 5 minutes; or | $167.50 per quarter hour or part thereof | |
(c) by a law clerk, if 5 minutes or less; or | $26.90 | |
(d) by a law clerk, if more than 5 minutes | $83.90 per quarter hour or part thereof | |
PREPARING COURT BOOKS | ||
7 | Preparing court books, including application books, appeal books, case stated books, special case books and questions reserved books | $167.50 per quarter hour or part thereof |
PREPARING CORRESPONDENCE | ||
8 | Preparing: | |
(a) simple correspondence; or | $67.00 per page of text | |
(b) other correspondence | $167.50 per page of text | |
READING DOCUMENTS | ||
9 | Reading: | |
(a) simple correspondence; or | $13.60 per page of text | |
(b) other correspondence | $167.50 per quarter hour or part thereof | |
10 | Reading documents, other than correspondence: | |
(a) up to 10 pages of text; or | $13.60 per page of text | |
(b) otherwise | $167.50 per quarter hour or part thereof | |
EXAMINING DOCUMENTS | ||
11 | Examining a document to ensure that it is correct or complete (for example, a proof print of a court book): | |
(a) up to 10 pages of text; or | $6.60 per page of text | |
(b) otherwise | $83.90 per quarter hour or part thereof | |
COPYING DOCUMENTS | ||
12 | Copying documents: | |
(a) black and white photocopies; or | 70 cents per page | |
(b) colour photocopies | $2.30 per page | |
ATTENDANCES | ||
13 | Attendances, including telephone attendances, research, conferences with clients and conferences with counsel: | |
(a) by a solicitor, if 5 minutes or less; or | $53.50 | |
(b) by a solicitor, if more than 5 minutes; or | $167.50 per quarter hour or part thereof | |
(c) by a law clerk, if 5 minutes or less; or | $26.90 | |
(d) by a law clerk, if more than 5 minutes | $83.90 per quarter hour or part thereof | |
14 | Attendances in Court, including travelling time to and from Court: | |
(a) by a solicitor; or | $167.50 per quarter hour or part thereof | |
(b) by a law clerk | $83.90 per quarter hour or part thereof | |
Note: The Taxing Officer has the discretion to allow for the attendance of more than one solicitor or law clerk in Court if the circumstances warrant it. | ||
15 | Any other attendance not otherwise provided for | $83.90 per quarter hour or part thereof |
GENERAL CARE AND CONDUCT | ||
16 | In complex or novel matters the Taxing Officer may allow an additional amount for the general care and conduct of the matter, not exceeding 5% of the total of the fees and disbursements otherwise allowed | |
WITNESSES’ EXPENSES | ||
17 | For each witness, including that witness’ travelling time | $334.80 per hour or part thereof |
18 | If a witness is an expert, the Taxing Officer may allow an amount equal to the expert’s actual fees for preparing to give evidence and for attending to give evidence | |
DISBURSEMENTS | ||
19 | All disbursements reasonably incurred and paid are to be allowed | |
MISCELLANEOUS | ||
20 | In unusual cases, or in instances that are not otherwise covered by the preceding items, the Taxing Officer may allow such additional charges or disbursements as are reasonable in the circumstances | |
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