63.52
CurrentSolicitor at fault
Chapter 1General rules of procedure in civil proceedings
Part 5Procedure on taxation on standard basis
63.52 Solicitor at fault
(1)
This rule applies where:
(a) a party fails to apply to have costs taxed within a time fixed under rule 63.51(1) and the failure is occasioned by the neglect or delay of his solicitor; or
(b) in a proceeding before the Taxing Master the solicitor for a party:
(i) is guilty of neglect or delay; or
(ii) causes any other party unnecessary expense.
(2) In a case to which this rule applies the Taxing Master may:
(a) order the solicitor to pay costs to a party in respect of the proceeding before the Taxing Master; or
(b) refuse to allow the fees to which the solicitor would otherwise be entitled for or incidental to taxing the bill.
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