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r 63.71

Gross sum for costs

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Part 7Allowances on taxation generally

63.71 Gross sum for costs

(1)

If costs are incurred improperly or without reasonable cause or are wasted by undue delay or negligence or by any other misconduct or default or from any other cause the amount of costs is excessive—

(a)

only costs that were reasonable and proper must be allowed; and

(b)

a registrar may assess those costs at a gross sum.

(2)

A registrar may apportion costs assessed under paragraph (1) among different parties.

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Section 63.71 — Gross sum for costs — Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure Rules 2020 (Victoria) — Barrister AI