r 63.54
In forceAustralian lawyer at fault
Part 5Procedure on taxation
63.54 Australian lawyer at fault
(1)
This Rule applies if—
(a)
a party fails to apply to have costs taxed within a time fixed under Rule 63.53(1) and the failure is occasioned by the neglect or delay of the party's Australian lawyer; or
(b)
in any proceedings before a registrar the Australian lawyer for any party—
(i)
is guilty of neglect or delay; or
(ii)
causes any other party unnecessary expense.
(2)
A registrar may—
(a)
order the Australian lawyer to pay costs to any party in respect of the proceedings before the registrar;
(b)
refuse to allow the fees to which the Australian lawyer would otherwise be entitled for drawing any bill or for any attendance before the registrar.
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