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\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1254139\charrsid8459791 201}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid787403\charrsid8459791 3}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10905947 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par \ltrrow}\trowd \irow0\irowband0\lastrow \ltrrow\ts11\trgaph108\trrh611\trleft-108\trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tblrsid6166084\tblind0\tblindtype3 \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl \brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth8414\clshdrawnil \cellx8306\pard\plain \ltrpar\s23\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\brdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brsp240 \brdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brsp240 \wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid8459791 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang1024\langfe1024\cgrid\noproof\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang1024\langfe1024\langnp2057\insrsid9842348\charrsid8459791 JUDGMENT}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang1024\langfe1024\langnp2057\insrsid1254139\charrsid8459791 OF }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang1024\langfe1024\langnp2057\insrsid5785512\charrsid8459791 H}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang1024\langfe1024\langnp2057\insrsid9842348\charrsid8459791 UGH WILLIAMS J}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang1024\langfe1024\langnp2057\insrsid3807918\charrsid8459791 \cell }\pard\plain \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10905947\charrsid8459791 \trowd \irow0\irowband0\lastrow \ltrrow \ts11\trgaph108\trrh611\trleft-108\trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tblrsid6166084\tblind0\tblindtype3 \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth8414\clshdrawnil \cellx8306\row }\pard\plain \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 {\*\bkmkstart bkBodyStart}{\*\bkmkend bkBodyStart} \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid787403\charrsid8459791 INTRODUCTION}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid787403 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid787403\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [1]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid787403\charrsid8459791 The }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9795599\charrsid8459791 Plaintiff, Little & Matysik, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7176099\charrsid8459791 is a firm of Cook Islands }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid682396\charrsid8459791 lawyers.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid682396\charrsid8459791 Having been awarded }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9583743\charrsid8459791 J}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid682396\charrsid8459791 udgment on its claim for unpaid }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1908992\charrsid8459791 legal fees}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid682396\charrsid8459791 in the sum of $}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9795599\charrsid8459791 12,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid682396\charrsid8459791 175.88 plus interest in a }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9583743\charrsid8459791 R}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid682396\charrsid8459791 eserved Judgment delivered on 28 March 2013}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9772628\charrsid8459791 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid682396\charrsid8459791 it now seeks an Order}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9772628\charrsid8459791 against the Defendant}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid682396\charrsid8459791 , not just for costs but costs on an indemnity basis}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1908992\charrsid8459791 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid682396\charrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1908992\charrsid8459791 of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid682396\charrsid8459791 $29,066.18 plus disbursements of $864.43.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid787403 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid682396\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [2]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid682396\charrsid8459791 The Defendant is a Cook Islands lawyer and }{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9795599\charrsid8459791 M}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid682396\charrsid8459791 ember of Parliament of longstanding}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9772628\charrsid8459791 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9772628\charrsid8459791 B}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid682396\charrsid8459791 ut those facts are almost wholly irrelevant to the Plaintiff firm\rquote s application for costs; if firms of solicitors in the Cook Islands, acting for themselves, are entitled to Orders for costs on claims for unpaid fees}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7747951\charrsid8459791 and other litigation to which they are parties}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid682396\charrsid8459791 , the status of the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7747951\charrsid8459791 other parties}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid682396\charrsid8459791 is almost entirely irrelevant.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid682396 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid682396\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [3]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid682396\charrsid8459791 As far as the researches of counsel went, this appears to be the first time in the C}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15272575\charrsid8459791 ook }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid682396\charrsid8459791 I}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15272575\charrsid8459791 slands}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid682396\charrsid8459791 where Plaintiff solicitors suing for unpaid fees have sought costs against their former clients.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid682396 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid682396\charrsid8459791 BACKGROUND}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid682396 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid682396\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [4]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid682396\charrsid8459791 The Defendant\rquote s vicissitudes in relat ion to the criminal and civil law have persisted for a number of years, but it is only necessary to sketch the background to provide the basis for the present application and to show that the litigation in which the Def}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15272575\charrsid8459791 endant}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid682396\charrsid8459791 has been engaged }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15272575\charrsid8459791 has had its unusual aspects.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid682396 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid15272575\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [5]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15272575\charrsid8459791 Drawing the background from Nicholson J\rquote s Reserved Judgment of 10 December 2010 (NZ time) Mr George and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 two }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15272575\charrsid8459791 others were charged in March and April 2008 with fraud and secret commission offen}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 c}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15272575\charrsid8459791 es.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15272575\charrsid8459791 Mr George faced 14 counts.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15272575 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid14363249\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [6]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14363249\charrsid8459791 The indictment r esulted in the longest criminal trial ever held in the Cook Islands.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14363249\charrsid8459791 It proceeded Judge alone and commenced on 13 October 2008}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 T}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14363249\charrsid8459791 he Crown closed its case, after calling 63 witnesses, on 2 October 2009.}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14363249\charrsid8459791 All three accused then applied for discharge and, in J udgment (No.4) delivered on 4 February 2010, Nicholson J granted the applications in part.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15272575 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid14363249\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [7]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14363249\charrsid8459791 The trial then recommenced on 24 March 2010 with Mr Arnold representing Mr George}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16126802\charrsid8459791 \chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar \s58\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\super\insrsid5597488 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5597488 Paul Davison QC had earlier represented Mr George}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9772628\charrsid8459791 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9772628\charrsid8459791 He}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16126802\charrsid8459791 called the Defendant and certain other witnesses. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14363249 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid16126802\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [8]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16126802\charrsid8459791 In the week beginning 26 April 2010 Nicholson J heard final submissions and on 30 April 2010 delivered Judgment (No.5) in which he acquitted Mr George}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7747951\charrsid8459791 (and his fellow Defendants)}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16126802\charrsid8459791 on all the remaining counts against him}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9772628\charrsid8459791 (and them)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16126802\charrsid8459791 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16126802 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid16126802\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [9]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16126802\charrsid8459791 All accused}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16126802\charrsid8459791 hav}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 ing}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16126802\charrsid8459791 forecast their intention to ap ply for costs in the event of acquittal, following completion of the trial Nicholson J made timetable orders for the filing of submissions in that regard.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16126802 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid16126802\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [10]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16126802\charrsid8459791 By a contract of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 r}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16126802\charrsid8459791 etainer which the Judgment of 28 March 2013 held was entered into between the pres ent parties on or about 27 April 2010, Mr George retained Little & Matysik to assist him in preparing his submissions for costs.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid16126802\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [11]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16126802\charrsid8459791 The}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 application was difficult:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 the}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16126802\charrsid8459791 trial circumstances were unprecedented in the Cook Islands}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 and}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16126802\charrsid8459791 applications by successful }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 d}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16126802\charrsid8459791 efendants for costs against the prosecution are always rigorously scrutinised and usually result, if successful at all, in relatively modest sums being awarded.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16126802 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [12]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 In addition, t}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16126802\charrsid8459791 he costs to }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 Mr George }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16126802\charrsid8459791 of defending himself in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 the}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16126802\charrsid8459791 criminal proceeding were so considerable }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 and the circumstances so unusual }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16126802\charrsid8459791 that}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16126802\charrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 in order to prepare the costs submissions, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16126802\charrsid8459791 the Plaintiff firm was required to undertake significant research, consider the whole of the trial transcript and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 undertake innovative interlocutory proceedings.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 It }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16126802\charrsid8459791 exercised significant expertise in putting Mr George\rquote s submissions together.}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16126802 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid16126802\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [13]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16126802\charrsid8459791 Those submissions originally sought recovery of Mr George\rquote s costs on an indemnity basis (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4473002\charrsid8459791 $}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16126802\charrsid8459791 547,754.16) but, in a Reserved Judgment (No.6) delivered on 10 December 2010}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9772628\charrsid8459791 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16126802\charrsid8459791 Nicholson J allowed Mr George two-thirds of what the Judge regarded as reasonable namely $126,206.81}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7747951\charrsid8459791 being}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16126802\charrsid8459791 two-thirds of $189,329}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4473002\charrsid8459791 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16126802 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid4473002\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [14]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4473002\charrsid8459791 The quantum of the costs awarded to Mr George and his fellow defendants was, however, so }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7747951\charrsid8459791 sizeable}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4473002\charrsid8459791 that the Cook Islands government first had to decide whether to appeal and then, when they decided against that course, find the money to pay.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4473002\charrsid8459791 That took time}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 \endash }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4473002\charrsid8459791 at}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4473002\charrsid8459791 least from December 2010 until about May 2011 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 \endash }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4473002\charrsid8459791 despite efforts being made by the present Plaintiff, Mr Arnold and the solicitors acting for the other defendants to expedite matters.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4473002 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid4473002\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [15]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4473002\charrsid8459791 Then, in June 2011}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4473002\charrsid8459791 when payment was about to be made, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management recouped something in excess of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 $80,000 of the costs award for}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4473002\charrsid8459791 tax unpaid by Mr George plus penalties and interest.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4473002\charrsid8459791 The balance was not used to pay the Plaintiff firm}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7041739\charrsid8459791 \chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\s58\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\super\insrsid5597488 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5597488 or, it is understood, Mr Arnold}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7041739\charrsid8459791 but Mr George said he utilised almost all of the balance in sta}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 v}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7041739\charrsid8459791 ing of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 f}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7041739\charrsid8459791 a mortgagee sale of his family home.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7041739\charrsid8459791 He personally received only what was suggested to have been about $5}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15755442\charrsid8459791 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7041739\charrsid8459791 000.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4473002 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7041739\charrsid8459791 PRESENT CLAIM}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7041739 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid7041739\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [16]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7041739\charrsid8459791 On 7 February 2012 Little & Matysik issued the present proceedings for recovery of their unpaid fees in the sum for which they ultimately received Judgment.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7041739\charrsid8459791 On 21 February 2012 Mr George filed a Notice of Intention to the firm and followed that with a Statement of Defence on 16 April 2012.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7041739\charrsid8459791 The Plaintiffs amended their claim on 13 July 2012 and Mr George, following orders for a Statement of Defence, filed what he called a \'93}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11013119\charrsid8459791 R}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7041739\charrsid8459791 esponse\'94 on 10 August 2012.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7041739 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid7041739\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [17]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7041739\charrsid8459791 The Plaintiff firm was diligent in advan cing the litigation.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7041739\charrsid8459791 It sought timetabling Orders on 16 May 2012, obtained an Order for a fixture on 2 October 2012, filed its witness statements on }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15621244\charrsid8459791 24 October 2012}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11013119\charrsid8459791 and}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15621244\charrsid8459791 defended an unsuccessful application for Grice J to recus}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 e}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15621244\charrsid8459791 herself on 1 November 2012 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 when the case was scheduled to be heard on a defended basis.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 Mr George }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15621244\charrsid8459791 failed to meet an Order requiring the filing of h}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 is}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15621244\charrsid8459791 witness statements by 5 December 2012.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7041739 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid15621244\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [18]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15621244\charrsid8459791 The case came on for hearing on a defended basis on 21 March 2013 with }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 the}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15621244\charrsid8459791 Reserved Judgment being delivered a week later.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15621244\charrsid8459791 As it turned out, the defences raised by Mr George were found to be of little weight, particularly given he called and gave no evidence.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15621244 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid12785511\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [19]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12785511\charrsid8459791 Unfortunately, the somewhat }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 tangle}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12785511\charrsid8459791 d history of the criminal proceedings and this case did not end at that point.} {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15621244 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid12785511\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [20]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12785511\charrsid8459791 The Judgment of 28 March 2012 awarded the Plaintiff disbursements }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 but}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12785511\charrsid8459791 made no timetable relating to costs}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 However}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12785511\charrsid8459791 , on 5 April 2013, Ms Wi-Kaitaia, an employee of the Plaintiff who appeared as counsel on its behalf at the hearing, filed a full memorandum on costs.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12785511\charrsid8459791 The detail is later reviewed.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12785511\charrsid8459791 The memorandum was not referred to}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 the trial Judge,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12785511\charrsid8459791 Hugh Williams J}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12785511\charrsid8459791 or}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12785511\charrsid8459791 perhaps, to the Defendant}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12785511\charrsid8459791 and on 2 May 2013 Ms Wi-Kaitaia filed a further memorandum enquiring when a decision on costs might be delivered.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12785511 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid12785511\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [21]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12785511\charrsid8459791 The 2 May 2013 memorandum was not referred to Hugh Williams J until 15 June 2013 (NZ time) and the memorandum of 3 April 2013 was only forwarded on 19 June 2013 (NZ time) at the Judge\rquote s request.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12785511 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid12785511\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [22]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12785511\charrsid8459791 Because there was no proof of service of either memorandum on the Defendant, on 21 June 2013 (NZ time) the Court directed service on Mr George and made a timetable for the filing of further submissions}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12785511\charrsid8459791 directing that the file be referred to him for a decision during the sessions of this Cour t commencing on 15 July 2013.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12785511\charrsid8459791 That resulted in Mr George filing a \'93response\'94 to the Plaintiff\rquote s claim on 2 July 2013 and Ms Wi-Kaitaia replying with a memorandum dated 8 July 2013.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12785511 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12785511\charrsid8459791 SUBMISSIONS}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9772628\charrsid8459791 AND AUTHORITIES}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [23]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 Relying on}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12785511\charrsid8459791 the New Zealand Court of Appeal decision }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 in}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12785511\charrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12785511\charrsid8459791 Brownie Wills v Shrimpton}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12785511\charrsid8459791 \chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\s58\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\super\insrsid5597488 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5597488 [1998] 2 NZLR 320, 327}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12785511\charrsid8459791 Ms Wi-Kaitaia submitted that solicitors}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11013119\charrsid8459791 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10373351\charrsid8459791 when }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 advancing }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11013119\charrsid8459791 or}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8399712\charrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10373351\charrsid8459791 defending proceedings in person or by a partner }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11013119\charrsid8459791 or }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10373351\charrsid8459791 employee}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11013119\charrsid8459791 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10373351\charrsid8459791 were entitled to the same costs as when acting }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9772628\charrsid8459791 successfully }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10373351\charrsid8459791 on behalf of other client}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11013119\charrsid8459791 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10373351\charrsid8459791 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10373351\charrsid8459791 She accordi ngly submitted that the usual principles of costs applied to this matter and the Plaintiff firm should be reimbursed to}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9853127\charrsid8459791 an}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10373351\charrsid8459791 appropriate level}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9853127\charrsid8459791 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10373351\charrsid8459791 starting at a two-thirds recovery.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12785511 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid10373351\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [24]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10373351\charrsid8459791 She submitted the Plaintiff acted reasonably in pursuing its claim, particularly in agreeing not to be paid on monthly invoice and particularly given the Defendant}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9772628\charrsid8459791 \rquote }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10373351\charrsid8459791 s statements that }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11013119\charrsid8459791 he}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10373351\charrsid8459791 was willing to compromise, statements which were not honoured.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10373351\charrsid8459791 She acknowledged the hearing was relatively brief (3 hours) and the amount claimed was comparatively modest alongside amounts claimed in most civil litigation}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9853127\charrsid8459791 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9853127\charrsid8459791 She}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10373351\charrsid8459791 made the point that preparation had to be duplicated because of the Defendant\rquote s }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11013119\charrsid8459791 late }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10373351\charrsid8459791 recusal application.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10373351 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid10373351\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [25]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10373351\charrsid8459791 Ms Wi-Kaitaia submitted that Defendants}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9853127\charrsid8459791 \rquote }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10373351\charrsid8459791 conduct can be a factor to be taken into account in assessing what amounts to reasonable costs}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9853127\charrsid8459791 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9853127\charrsid8459791 S}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10373351\charrsid8459791 he pointed out that he gave and called no evidence at the hearing and suggested the Judgment could have gone by default or on form}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15671997\charrsid8459791 al}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10373351\charrsid8459791 proof}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15671997\charrsid8459791 \chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar \s58\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\super\insrsid5597488 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5597488 not actually correct as the way in which the case proceeded, unlike formal proof, gave the Defendant the right to cross-examine, a right he pursued}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15671997\charrsid8459791 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15671997\charrsid8459791 She submitted the Defendant \'93concealed\'94 the way in which he had dealt with the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9853127\charrsid8459791 criminal }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15671997\charrsid8459791 costs payment and made the point that i}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9853127\charrsid8459791 t}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15671997\charrsid8459791 s distribution would never have come to light }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9772628\charrsid8459791 in this case }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15671997\charrsid8459791 except for questioning from the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9853127\charrsid8459791 B}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15671997\charrsid8459791 ench.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15671997\charrsid8459791 In those circumstances Ms Wi-Kaitaia said Mr George\rquote s conduct was in breach of his duty not to mislead the Court and was \'93reprehensi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9853127\charrsid8459791 ble}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15671997\charrsid8459791 \'94 to the extent that an award of 80}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9853127\charrsid8459791 -}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15671997\charrsid8459791 100}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9853127\charrsid8459791 %}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15671997\charrsid8459791 of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2514291\charrsid8459791 professional costs was not unreasonable.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2514291\charrsid8459791 That led to the application for recovery on an indemnity basis of costs of $29,066.18 plus disbursements of $864.43.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10373351 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid2514291\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [26]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2514291\charrsid8459791 Mr George in reply acknowledged that Section 92 of the Judicature Act 1980-81 confer}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9772628\charrsid8459791 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2514291\charrsid8459791 discretionary power}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9853127\charrsid8459791 on the Court}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2514291\charrsid8459791 \'93to make such orders it thinks just for the payment of the costs of any proceeding by or to any party thereto\'94.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2514291\charrsid8459791 He pointed to the amo unt claimed for costs very considerably exceeding the amount of the Judgment such that the claim was \'93harsh and reprehensible\'94 and said it was only the hours }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11013119\charrsid8459791 charged for}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2514291\charrsid8459791 repeated \'93reviews\'94 of the file that were in contest.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2514291\charrsid8459791 Much of the paperwork, he submitted, was unnecessary.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2514291\charrsid8459791 He said he had no obligation to disclose the disbursement of the costs award and suggested animosity between the parties lay behind the costs sought.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2514291 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid2514291\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [27]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2514291\charrsid8459791 As regards }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2514291\charrsid8459791 Brownie Wills v Shrimpton}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2514291\charrsid8459791 , Mr George submitted Ms Wi-Kaitaia was a \'93junio r lawyer learning her skills and should not demand costs as she was employed by the Plaintiff\'94 and concluded:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2514291 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3615519\charrsid8459791 \'93}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2514291\charrsid8459791 I am already suffering financially and awarding any of this claim for costs other than the $864.43 for disbursements will be impossible for me t o pay as I have a huge mortgage repayment, $30 000 in fines for tax offen}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4663113\charrsid8459791 c}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2514291\charrsid8459791 es and the Plaintiff\rquote s Judgment to be serviced\'94.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2514291 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid2514291\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [28]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2514291\charrsid8459791 Ms Wi-Kaitaia\rquote s response suggested the Plaintiff }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9772628\charrsid8459791 initially}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2514291\charrsid8459791 claimed full indemnity costs}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9772628\charrsid8459791 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2514291\charrsid8459791 despite it far exceed}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4663113\charrsid8459791 ing}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2514291\charrsid8459791 the Judgment}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9772628\charrsid8459791 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11013119\charrsid8459791 i}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4663113\charrsid8459791 n order }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2514291\charrsid8459791 that the total could be taken into account}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11013119\charrsid8459791 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2514291\charrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4663113\charrsid8459791 even though}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2514291\charrsid8459791 \'93it was submitted that 80-100}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4663113\charrsid8459791 %}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2514291\charrsid8459791 of professional costs were awarded, however unlikely\'94.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2514291\charrsid8459791 She repeated her submission that the Defendant\rquote s actions in relation to the claim were \'93reprehensible\'94 and suggested the Defendant was \'93 dishonest in not making [the distribution of the costs award] known to the Plaintiff.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4663113\charrsid8459791 \'94}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2514291\charrsid8459791 She rejected }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4663113\charrsid8459791 the }{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2514291\charrsid8459791 other matters}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7151393\charrsid8459791 raised by Mr George.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2514291 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7151393\charrsid8459791 DISCUSSION AND DECISION}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7151393 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid2234725\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [29]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2234725\charrsid8459791 The law in New Zealand is }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4663113\charrsid8459791 certainly }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2234725\charrsid8459791 now as enunciated by the majority of the Court of Appeal in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2234725\charrsid8459791 Brownie Wills v Shrimpton}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10093985\charrsid8459791 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10093985\charrsid8459791 T}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2234725\charrsid8459791 here Blanchard J} {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2234725\charrsid8459791 \chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\s58\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\super\insrsid5597488 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5597488 for himself and Gault J; Tipping J, writing separately but not dissenting, did not discuss costs but concurred with the orders proposed by the majority}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10093985\charrsid8459791 , relatively briefly }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9772628\charrsid8459791 (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10093985\charrsid8459791 it not being in contest in the case}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9772628\charrsid8459791 )}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10093985\charrsid8459791 , }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2234725\charrsid8459791 dealt with }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9772628\charrsid8459791 the entitlement to costs}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2234725\charrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9772628\charrsid8459791 by }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2234725\charrsid8459791 solicitors}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9772628\charrsid8459791 who are parties}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2234725\charrsid8459791 in litigation}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10093985\charrsid8459791 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10093985\charrsid8459791 He held}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4066991\charrsid8459791 :}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6388786 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4663113\charrsid8459791 Brownie Wills was represente d in the High Court and in this Court by an associate of the firm, Mr Hair.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4663113\charrsid8459791 The long-established rule is that, as an exception to the general rule denying costs to a litigant in person, a practising barrister and solicitor who brings or defends a proceedin g in person or by a partner or employee of the firm is entitled to the same costs as when acting on behalf of a client.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4663113\charrsid8459791 So the lawyer litigant may have the same costs as if another lawyer had been instructed but cannot, of course, charge for consulting, instructing, or attending upon him or herself:}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4663113\charrsid8459791 London Scottish Benefit Society v Chorley}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4663113\charrsid8459791 (1884) 13 QBD 872.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4663113\charrsid8459791 In New Zealand the exception is discussed or referred to in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4663113\charrsid8459791 Hanna v Ranger }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4663113\charrsid8459791 (1912) 31 NZLR 159, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4663113\charrsid8459791 Lysnar v National Bank of New Zealand Ltd (No.2) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4663113\charrsid8459791 [1935] NZLR 557 and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4663113\charrsid8459791 Re Collier (A Bankrupt) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4663113\charrsid8459791 [1996] 2NZLR 438.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4663113 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4663113\charrsid8459791 The High Court of Australia has cast some doubt on this exception (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4663113\charrsid8459791 Cachia v Haynes }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4663113\charrsid8459791 (1994) 179 CLR 403 at p 412) but, not having been asked to reconsider the question, we do not depart from the practice of allowing costs to a solicitor/litigant.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4663113 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid6388786\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [30]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6388786\charrsid8459791 Most Cook Island lawyers and}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid743213\charrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4663113\charrsid8459791 all}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6388786\charrsid8459791 its High Court judges having been New Zealand trained, there is a natural tendency to defer to New Zealand decisions on a topic where there is no Cook Islands precedent, but it remains the case that }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7356454\charrsid8459791 New Zealand }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6388786\charrsid8459791 decisions, however elevated, are of persuasive, not binding, authority in the Cook Islands.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6388786\charrsid8459791 The question in this case is, therefore, whether the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7356454\charrsid8459791 Cook Islands }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6388786\charrsid8459791 should follow the principle enunciated for N}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7356454\charrsid8459791 ew }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6388786\charrsid8459791 Z}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7356454\charrsid8459791 ealand}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6388786\charrsid8459791 by }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6388786\charrsid8459791 B}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7356454\charrsid8459791 rownie }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6388786\charrsid8459791 W}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7356454\charrsid8459791 ills}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6388786\charrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7356454\charrsid8459791 v}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6388786\charrsid8459791 S}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7356454\charrsid8459791 hrimpton}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6388786\charrsid8459791 or whether it should look to }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4663113\charrsid8459791 principle and to }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6388786\charrsid8459791 other jurisdictions as a guide.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6388786\charrsid8459791 In }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid743213\charrsid8459791 effect}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6388786\charrsid8459791 , there apparently being no precedent in the C}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7356454\charrsid8459791 ook }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6388786\charrsid8459791 I}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7356454\charrsid8459791 slands}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6388786\charrsid8459791 on the topic, it is a matter for the Court to decide afresh.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6388786 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid6388786\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [31]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6388786\charrsid8459791 The law on the topic as enunciated in }{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3953655\charrsid8459791 Brownie Wills v Shrimpton}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3953655\charrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6388786\charrsid8459791 appears to have been the law in N}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3615519\charrsid8459791 ew }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6388786\charrsid8459791 Z}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3615519\charrsid8459791 ealand}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6388786\charrsid8459791 for the best part of the century, since }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6388786\charrsid8459791 London Scottish Benefit Society v Chorley}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6388786\charrsid8459791 \chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\s58\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\super\insrsid5597488 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5597488 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs22\insrsid5597488\charrsid2234725 (1884) 13 QBD 872}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6388786\charrsid8459791 was adopted in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6388786\charrsid8459791 Hanna v Ranger}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6388786\charrsid8459791 \chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar \s58\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\super\insrsid5597488 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5597488 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs22\insrsid5597488\charrsid2234725 (1912) 31 NZLR 159}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6388786\charrsid8459791 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid471364\charrsid8459791 However, in th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9772628\charrsid8459791 e latter}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid471364\charrsid8459791 , the point was again dealt with briefly.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16126802 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid471364\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [32]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid471364\charrsid8459791 The Plaintiff was a practising solicitor who, having been successful in litigation}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid471364\charrsid8459791 \chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar \s58\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\super\insrsid5597488 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5597488 He sued on a Promissory Note but the report is silent as to whether the Promissory Note was for unpaid fees}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid471364\charrsid8459791 sought costs.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid471364\charrsid8459791 The Judge granted the application citing texts on costs which adopted }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid471364\charrsid8459791 London Scottish Benefit Society v Chorley}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid471364\charrsid8459791 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid471364\charrsid8459791 The texts}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid471364\charrsid8459791 \chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\s58\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\super\insrsid5597488 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5597488 cited at 160}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid471364\charrsid8459791 read:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid471364 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid471364\charrsid8459791 \'93a solicitor who brings or defends an action in person is entitled to the same costs as if he had employed a solicitor, except in respect of costs which are really unnecessary; he cannot charge for consulting himself, instructing himself, or attending himself.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid471364\charrsid8459791 The same principle holds good where a solicitor litigant acts through the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16283488\charrsid8459791 firm of which he is a member}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7356454\charrsid8459791 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16283488\charrsid8459791 \'94}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6388786 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid16283488\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [33]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16283488\charrsid8459791 Hanna v Ranger}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16283488\charrsid8459791 \chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\s58\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\super\insrsid5597488 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5597488 and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\insrsid5597488\charrsid16283488 London Scottish Benefit Society v Chorley}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16283488\charrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16283488\charrsid8459791 was approved by the New Zealand Court of Appeal in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16283488\charrsid8459791 Lysnar v National Bank of New Zealand Ltd (No.2)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16283488\charrsid8459791 \chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\s58\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\super\insrsid5597488 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5597488 [1935] NZLR 557 at 561-2}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16283488\charrsid8459791 Mr Lysnar }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9439610\charrsid8459791 was a qualified lawyer but held no practi cing certificate and, having successfully overturned the Court of Appeal\rquote s decision in the Privy Council}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9439610\charrsid8459791 \chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar \s58\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\super\insrsid5597488 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5597488 with the help of counsel before their Lordships}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9772628\charrsid8459791 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9439610\charrsid8459791 sought costs in the Court of Appeal.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9439610\charrsid8459791 Approaching the case as one}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9772628\charrsid8459791 d}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9439610\charrsid8459791 evolving }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9772628\charrsid8459791 from}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9439610\charrsid8459791 whether}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9439610\charrsid8459791 a litigant in person should receive an order for costs, the Court of Appeal, after citing from }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9439610\charrsid8459791 London Scottish Benefit Society v Chorley}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9439610\charrsid8459791 , held:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16283488 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12789919\charrsid8459791 The most that can be said of the English cases as applied to our scale is that they can be looked at as indicating that the Court will provide to a successful layman litigant:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 } {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12789919\charrsid8459791 (a) An indemnity for his Court disbursements; (b) a possible partial indemnity for any fees he pays by way of professional assistance; and (c) nothing for his own time and trouble.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9439610 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid15884098\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [34]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15884098\charrsid8459791 The third decision on which }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15884098\charrsid8459791 Brownie Wills v Shrimpton}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15884098\charrsid8459791 rel}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4209153\charrsid8459791 ied was }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4209153\charrsid8459791 Re Collier (A Bankrupt)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4209153\charrsid8459791 \chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\s58\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\super\insrsid5597488 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5597488 [1996] 2 NZLR 438}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4209153\charrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9772628\charrsid8459791 where the New Zealand Court of Appeal }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4209153\charrsid8459791 declined an application for costs by a lay litigant}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4209153\charrsid8459791 \chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\s58\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\super\insrsid5597488 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5597488 who was later declared a vexatious litigant}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4209153\charrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11422845\charrsid8459791 relying on }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11422845\charrsid8459791 London Scottish Benefit Society v Chorley}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11422845\charrsid8459791 and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11422845\charrsid8459791 Lysnar}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9772628\charrsid8459791 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9772628\charrsid8459791 It }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11422845\charrsid8459791 not}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9772628\charrsid8459791 ed}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11422845\charrsid8459791 the doubts expressed in relation to the principle }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9772628\charrsid8459791 (or exception) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11422845\charrsid8459791 by the High Court of Australia in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11422845\charrsid8459791 Cachia v Haynes}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11422845\charrsid8459791 \chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\s58\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11422845 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\super\insrsid5597488 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5597488 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5597488\charrsid14294334 (1994) 179 CLR 403}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11422845\charrsid8459791 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15884098 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid11422845\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [35]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11422845\charrsid8459791 Cachia v Haynes}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11422845\charrsid8459791 dealt with an application by a successful lay litigant \endash not a solicitor \endash for costs }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14294334\charrsid8459791 under a discretionary provision of the Supreme Court Act 1970 (NSW)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11422845\charrsid8459791 which is similar to s 92 of the Judicature Act 1980-81}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10120798\charrsid8459791 \chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar \s58\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\super\insrsid5597488 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5597488 while the New South Wales statute expressly provided for taxation, a feature regarded as important in some of the precedent cases but absent from s 92}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid743213\charrsid8459791 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid743213\charrsid8459791 T}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14294334\charrsid8459791 he decision of the majority }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid743213\charrsid8459791 of the High Court }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14294334\charrsid8459791 proceed}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3832469\charrsid8459791 ed}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid743213\charrsid8459791 \chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\s58\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\super\insrsid5597488 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5597488 at pp 413-414}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3832469\charrsid8459791 :}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3832469 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16455100\charrsid8459791 A somewhat anomalous exception was introduced by }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16455100\charrsid8459791 London Scottish Benefit Society v Chorley}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\i\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16455100\charrsid8459791 \chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\s58\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\super\insrsid5597488 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5597488 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5597488\charrsid16455100 (32)}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16455100\charrsid8459791 in which a solicitor successfully acted for himself in litigation.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16455100\charrsid8459791 It was held that he was entitled to the same costs as if he had employed a solicitor, except for items such as obtaining instructions or attendances, which were unnecessary because he was his own client.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16455100\charrsid8459791 The justification given for the privileged position afforded to a solici tor acting for himself is somewhat dubious, but it serves to emphasize the general rule.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16455100 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16455100\charrsid8459791 Both the general principle and the exception have been accepted in this Court.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16455100\charrsid8459791 In }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16455100\charrsid8459791 Guss v Veenhuizen [No.2]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\i\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16455100\charrsid8459791 \chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\s58\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\super\insrsid5597488 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5597488 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5597488\charrsid16455100 (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5597488 1976}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5597488\charrsid16455100 )}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5597488 136 CLR 47}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16455100\charrsid8459791 , Gibbs ACJ, Jacobs and Aickin JJ, after citing }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16455100\charrsid8459791 London Scottish Benefit Society v Chorley}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16455100\charrsid8459791 and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16455100\charrsid8459791 H Tolputt & Co Ltd v Mole}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\i\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16455100\charrsid8459791 \chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\s58\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\super\insrsid5597488 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5597488 [1911] KB 87}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16455100\charrsid8459791 , said of a solicitor who acts for himself:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16455100 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16455100\charrsid8459791 \'93Those authorities establish that the litigant in person does not recover such costs in such circumstances in the capacity of a solicitor, but becau se, he happening to be a solicitor, his costs are able to be quantified by the Court and its officers.\'94}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9772628 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [36]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 After further reference to }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 Chorley}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 the majority decision then held}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 \chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\s58\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9920299 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\super\insrsid5597488 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5597488 at 412-4}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 :}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 If the explanations for allowing the costs of a solicitor acting for himself are unconvincing, the logical answer may be to abandon the exception in favour of the general principle rather than the other way round.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 However, it is not necessary to go so far for the purposes of the present case.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 It suffices to say that the existence of a limited and questionable exception provides no proper basis for overturning a general principle which has, as we have said, never been doubted and which has been affirmed in recent times.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 Nevertheless, at first instance in } {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 Buckland v Watts}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\i\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 \chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\s58\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9920299 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\super\insrsid5597488 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5597488 [1970] 1QB 27}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 Donaldson J, w hilst feeling constrained by authority to hold that a litigant in person was not entitled to claim costs for time spent in preparing his case, expressed the view that \'93 the reasoning which supports the reported decisions that solicitor litigants in person should recover more than their out-of-pocket expenses seems to me to support a similar decision in favour of lay litigants in person\'94....}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 Rather too much emphasis may have been given in the cases to costs which are awarded to a solicitor acting for himself.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 They are awarded upon an exceptional basis and not upon the basis upon which costs are ordinarily awarded, namely, as an indemnity for legal costs actually incurred.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 It is, we think, not possible to reason by way of the exception that litigants in person are treated unequally and then to conclude that the very basis upon which costs are ordinarily awarded should be abandoned so that the exception becomes the rule.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 Not only is it false reasoning, but it is not a course which is available having regard, no t only to the quite clear case law upon the subject, but also, more importantly, to the plain import of the Rules which govern the jurisdiction of the Court to make an order for costs and any subsequent taxation of costs.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 Taxation is to take place, not at large, but \'93on a party and party basis\'94.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 Taxation on a party and party basis is required to be in accordance with the relevant table in Sch. G and that makes no provision for the reimbursement of a litigant for time lost in the preparation or presentation of his case.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 It does provide for solicitors\rquote costs which have been incurred.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 That affords some basis (although insufficient in our respectful view) for an award of costs in favour of a solicitor acting for himself and so performing professional duties, but it affords no basis whatsoever for an award by way of recompense to a litigant for time lost in the preparation or presentation of his case.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid8725537\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [37]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8725537\charrsid8459791 London Scottish Benefit Society v Chorley}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3759414\charrsid8459791 \chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar \s58\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\super\insrsid5597488 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5597488 correctly }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\insrsid5597488\charrsid8725537 The London Scottish Benefit Society v Chorley Crawford and Chester}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8725537\charrsid8459791 appears still to be good law in the United Kingdom}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8725537\charrsid8459791 \chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\s58\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\super\insrsid5597488 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5597488 Civil Procedure Volume 1 (\'93The White Book\'94) 2013 para 48.6.6 p 1540}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1072512\charrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9772628\charrsid8459791 and New Zealand and, though doubted in Australia, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1072512\charrsid8459791 the question is, what did that case decide?}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3759414 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid1072512\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [38]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1072512\charrsid8459791 The case before the English Court of Appeal involved an application, successful as it turns out, by M}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 ess}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1072512\charrsid8459791 rs Crawford and Chester, solicitors, for costs}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1072512\charrsid8459791 they having successfully defended an action against them.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1072512\charrsid8459791 \'93They claimed to have their costs taxed as if they had been acting for a client, that is, a different person\'94}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid26321\charrsid8459791 \chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\s58\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\super\insrsid5597488 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5597488 per Brett MR as 875}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid26321\charrsid8459791 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 In an oral judgment t}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid26321\charrsid8459791 he Master of the Rolls held:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1072512 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid26321\charrsid8459791 It was contended for the plaintiffs that there is no differenc e as regards the right to costs between a solicitor and an ordinary person; and for the defendants it was contended that the costs of a solicitor, who is party to a suit, ought substantially to be taxed as if he had been acting for a different person.}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid26321\charrsid8459791 I think neither contention correct.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid26321\charrsid8459791 I cannot think that any privilege of a solicitor exists.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid26321\charrsid8459791 I am wholly unable to agree to any argument standing upon that footing.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid26321\charrsid8459791 I should have thought that a person wrongfully brought into litigation ought to be indemnified against the expenses to which he is unjustly put; but there cannot be a perfect indemnity, because it is impossible to determine how much of the costs is incurred through his own over-anxiety.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid26321\charrsid8459791 When an ordinary party to a suit appears for himself, he is not indemnified for loss of time; but when he appears by solicitor, he is entitled to recover for the time expended by the solicitor in the conduct of the suit.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid26321\charrsid8459791 When an ordinary litigant appears in person, he is paid only for costs out of pocket.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid26321\charrsid8459791 He cannot himself take every step, and very often employs a solicitor to assist him: the remuneration to the solicitor is money paid out of pocket.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid26321\charrsid8459791 He has to pay the fees of the court, that is money paid out of pocket; but for loss of time the law will not indemnify him.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid26321\charrsid8459791 When, however, we come to the case of a solicitor, the question must be viewed from a different aspect.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid26321\charrsid8459791 There are things which a solicitor can do for himself, but also he can employ another solicitor to do them for him; and it would be unadvisable to l ay down that he shall not be entitled to ordinary costs if he appears in person, because in that case he would always employ another solicitor.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid26321 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid26321\charrsid8459791 If a solicitor does by his clerk that which might be done by another solicitor, it is a loss of money, and not simply a loss of time, because it is work done by a }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7018209\charrsid8459791 person who is paid for doing it.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7018209\charrsid8459791 It is true, however, to say that the costs of a solicitor appearing in person must be taxed differently from those of an ordinary litigant appearing by a solicitor.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7018209\charrsid8459791 The un successful adversary of a solicitor appearing in person cannot be charged for what does not exist, he cannot be charged for the solicitor consulting himself, or instructing himself, or attending upon himself.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7018209\charrsid8459791 The true rule seems to be that when a solicitor brings or defends an action in person, he is entitled to the same costs as an ordinary litigant appearing in person, subject to this restriction, that no costs which are really unnecessary can be recovered.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7018209\charrsid8459791 Of this kind are the costs of instructions and attendances.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid26321 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid7018209\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [39]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7018209\charrsid8459791 Bowen LJ held}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7018209\charrsid8459791 \chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\s58\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\super\insrsid5597488 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5597488 at 877}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7018209\charrsid8459791 :}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7018209 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7018209\charrsid8459791 \'93 Professional skill and labour are recognized and can be measured by the law; private expenditure of labour and trouble by a layman cannot be measured.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7018209\charrsid8459791 It depends on the zeal, the assiduity, or the nervousness of the individual.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7018209\charrsid8459791 Professional skill, when it is bestowed, is accordingly allowed for in taxing a bill of costs; and it would be absurd to permit a solicitor to charge for the same work when it is done by another solicitor, and not to permit him to charge for it when it is done by his own clerk.\'94}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid4992740\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [40]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4992740\charrsid8459791 In deciding that question, it is noteworthy that in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4992740\charrsid8459791 Brownie Wills v Shrimpton}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4992740\charrsid8459791 the issue was not argued as the principle was not in contest.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4992740\charrsid8459791 In }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4992740\charrsid8459791 Hanna v Ranger}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4992740\charrsid8459791 the decision depended on citations from textbooks, themselves relying on precedent, and in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4992740\charrsid8459791 Lysnar}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2319802\charrsid8459791 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4992740\charrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2319802\charrsid8459791 in}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4992740\charrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4992740\charrsid8459791 Cac}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16063219\charrsid8459791 h}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4992740\charrsid8459791 ia}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4992740\charrsid8459791 and}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2319802\charrsid8459791 in}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4992740\charrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4992740\charrsid8459791 L}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10372517\charrsid8459791 ondon }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4992740\charrsid8459791 S}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10372517\charrsid8459791 cottish }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4992740\charrsid8459791 B}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10372517\charrsid8459791 enefit }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4992740\charrsid8459791 S}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10372517\charrsid8459791 ociety}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4992740\charrsid8459791 v Chorley}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4992740\charrsid8459791 , discussions on the topic }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14228724\charrsid8459791 were}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4992740\charrsid8459791 affected by }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14228724\charrsid8459791 n}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4992740\charrsid8459791 otions of taxation of costs and the applicability of scale costs.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4992740\charrsid8459791 Further, throughout the authorities, the rule is addressed as an exception to the rule that successful litigants in person do not receive costs and are reimbursed only for out-of-pocket expenses }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14228724\charrsid8459791 (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4992740\charrsid8459791 including the costs of any professional assistance engaged}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14228724\charrsid8459791 )}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4992740\charrsid8459791 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4992740 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid4992740\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [41]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4992740\charrsid8459791 The conclusion to be drawn from all of that is that the suggested rule that solicitor parties who are successful in litigation should receive at least a reduced allowance for costs is, however longstanding, not a rule firmly grounded in principle.}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4992740 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid5844619\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [42]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5844619\charrsid8459791 In considering the issue from the viewpoint of principle, since all the other cases discussed in the various jurisdictions adopt }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5844619\charrsid8459791 London Scottish Benefit Society v Chorley}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5844619\charrsid8459791 it is appropriate to consider whether that decision is soundly based.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5844619 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid5844619\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [43]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5844619\charrsid8459791 In that regard, it is noteworthy that the decision was oral, not reserved and was itself mainly based on textbook treatment of earlier cases not directly in point.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5844619\charrsid8459791 It, too, was affected by considerations of taxation of costs.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5844619 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid5844619\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [44]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5844619\charrsid8459791 Nonetheless, close analysis of the judgments shows the English Court of Appeal took the view that any litigant \'93wrongfully brought into litigation ought to be indemnified against the expenses to which he is unjustly put\'94 , that partial indemnity, in the case of a lay litigant, resulting in reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses (including any professional fees) but no reimbursement for loss of the litigant\rquote s time.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5844619\charrsid8459791 The decision points out how simple evasion of any rule against granting solicitor litigants costs would be; debunks any suggested distinction between work undertaken by partners and by their clerks}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2319802\charrsid8459791 \chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\s58\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\super\insrsid5597488 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5597488 who, in the English system, may not have been qualified solicitors}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5844619\charrsid8459791 and limits the costs amounts to solicitors to the \'93same costs as an ordinary litigant appearing in person\'94 other than those which are \'93really unnecessary\'94 like the \'93costs of instructions and attendances\'94.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5844619\charrsid8459791 Updating the Victorian language, that means solicitor litigants cannot charge}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2319802\charrsid8459791 , amongst other things,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5844619\charrsid8459791 for \'93consulting, instructing or attending upon him or herself\'94 as }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5844619\charrsid8459791 Brownie Wills v Shrimpton}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5844619\charrsid8459791 put it.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5844619 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid7880175\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [45]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7880175\charrsid8459791 Looking at the matter more abstractedly, t}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3832469\charrsid8459791 he reasons for }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7880175\charrsid8459791 holding }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3832469\charrsid8459791 that}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7880175\charrsid8459791 a firm of solicitors as a party to litigation and successful in it should be allowed }{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14228724\charrsid8459791 costs }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7880175\charrsid8459791 on a carefully scrutinized basis, are the following matters}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3832469\charrsid8459791 :}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3832469 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3832469\charrsid8459791 (a)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2568142\charrsid8459791 T}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3832469\charrsid8459791 he same principle should apply irrespective of whether the firm is bringing or defending the proceedings.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3832469\charrsid8459791 There is less difficulty }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 in principle }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3832469\charrsid8459791 in holding that a firm successfully defending itself against, say, an action for professional negligence}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5273898\charrsid8459791 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3832469\charrsid8459791 should be }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14228724\charrsid8459791 the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3832469\charrsid8459791 denied costs of so doing than if it brings the proceedings.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7880175\charrsid8459791 But, if the principle is sound, as it is, it should apply to all litigation in which solicitors are successful parties, including litigation to recover unpaid fees.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3832469 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3832469\charrsid8459791 (b)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2568142\charrsid8459791 T}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3832469\charrsid8459791 here has never been doubt that a firm of solicitors is entitled to recover the costs of briefing counsel }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10436455\charrsid8459791 or solicitors }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3832469\charrsid8459791 outside the firm}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5273898\charrsid8459791 \chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar \s58\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\super\insrsid5597488 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5597488 though as disbursements}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3832469\charrsid8459791 , so why shou ld there be an issue of principle raised against it receiving an order for costs when it acts in the litigation }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10436455\charrsid8459791 for }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3832469\charrsid8459791 itself}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 ?}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3832469\charrsid8459791 That applies equally to whether the representation is by a partner or a qualified employee of the firm.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7880175\charrsid8459791 Instituting the claim or the defence and managing it for themselves means firms of solicitors are addressing the litigation in what is, to them, the most efficient way, both from the point of view of the law and the facts and is therefore managing the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14228724\charrsid8459791 litigation in the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7880175\charrsid8459791 most cost efficient way.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3832469\charrsid8459791 (c)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2568142\charrsid8459791 T}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3832469\charrsid8459791 here is no basis for }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5273898\charrsid8459791 holding}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3832469\charrsid8459791 that }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14228724\charrsid8459791 firms }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3832469\charrsid8459791 of solicitors }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14228724\charrsid8459791 suing }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6651080\charrsid8459791 to recover unpaid fees should be placed in a less advantageous position as regards costs than involvement of solicitors}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10436455\charrsid8459791 \rquote }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6651080\charrsid8459791 firms in other types of litigation.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6651080\charrsid8459791 Any entity is entitled to sue for debts it claims are owed to it, and solicitors firms should not be in a disadvantaged position in that regard.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3832469 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13115549\charrsid8459791 (d)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2568142\charrsid8459791 T}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13115549\charrsid8459791 he cost of bringing or defending normal litigation involves two factors:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13115549\charrsid8459791 the party and the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 lawyer}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13115549\charrsid8459791 representing the party.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13115549\charrsid8459791 That is recognised in orders for costs where the former is represented by witnesses expenses}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13115549\charrsid8459791 \chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\s58\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\super\insrsid5597488 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5597488 including for the party himself or herself}}}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13115549\charrsid8459791 and the latter by any order for costs itself.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13115549\charrsid8459791 Though there is, obviously, a hint of artificiality in regarding a solicitor or firm of solicitors as a party distinct from a partner or }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 an}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13115549\charrsid8459791 employee representing it, as the authorities indicate, solicitors bringing or defending proceedings for themselves do not do so without cost}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 :}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 they}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13115549\charrsid8459791 devot}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 e}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13115549\charrsid8459791 time and resources to the litigation which would otherwise be devoted to remunerative work for clients.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13115549 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13115549\charrsid8459791 (e)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13115549\charrsid8459791 That shows that comparing the questions of whether costs should be allowed to solicitors as litigants compared with whether costs should be allowed to litigants in person can be misleading}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 T}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13115549\charrsid8459791 he }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 l}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13115549\charrsid8459791 atter receive no legal costs because they d}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 o}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13115549\charrsid8459791 not employ lawyers}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 They}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13115549\charrsid8459791 receive allowances for their out-of-pocket expenses as disbursements.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13115549\charrsid8459791 The former }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 are }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13115549\charrsid8459791 entitled to both costs and disbursements as a party to the litigation}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 because they retain lawyers to represent them, even if it is a mem ber of the firm or an employee}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13115549\charrsid8459791 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13115549 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13115549\charrsid8459791 (f)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13115549\charrsid8459791 It would be anomalous to formulate a rule debarring solicitor litigants from costs when all other successful litigants who are represented are entitled to costs since the rule would be easily evaded by solicitors who are parties to litigation employing o} {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9920299\charrsid8459791 utside}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13115549\charrsid8459791 solicitors to act for them.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13115549 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid15099458\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [46]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15099458\charrsid8459791 What then should be the position in the Cook Islands in relation to costs in litigation in which the solicitor or the firm is a party?}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15099458 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid15099458\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [47]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15099458\charrsid8459791 Despite those misgivings, in the Court\rquote s view, there is no principled basis on which a firm of solicitors, which is a successful party to litigation, should be denied orders for costs simply because it acts for the firm itself.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15099458\charrsid8459791 That applies to whether the litigation is instituted and managed by a partner or a qualified employee who represents the firm in Court.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15099458 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid15099458\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [48]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15099458\charrsid8459791 That said, any allowance for costs in favour of a firm of solicitors as a successful party in litigation }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4269602\charrsid8459791 \endash whether for unpaid costs or otherwise \endash }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15099458\charrsid8459791 requires to be even more rigorously scrutinised t han normal applications for costs by successful litigants in order to ensure that any allowance for costs reflects only the costs to the firm of issuing and managing the litigation to judgment and the firm does not profit from acting for itself.}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4269602\charrsid8459791 In particu lar, as the authorities make it clear, costs allowed to firms of solicitors acting for themselves should never include amounts for such things as consulting with clients or the other matters to which the cases refer.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15099458 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid6651080\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [49]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6651080\charrsid8459791 The Court accordingly concludes that t here is no principle which debars the Plaintiff in this litigation from being entitled to an order for costs following its successful prosec}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11031411\charrsid8459791 u}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6651080\charrsid8459791 tion of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11031411\charrsid8459791 the action}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4727152\charrsid8459791 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4727152\charrsid8459791 It}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11031411\charrsid8459791 accordingly turns to quantum.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6651080 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid11031411\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [50]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11031411\charrsid8459791 Orders for costs are intended to provide reimbursement to a successful litigant of the costs incurred in waging the litigation.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11031411\charrsid8459791 Orders for costs must, of course, be reasonable in amount and it has often been held that a baseline figure, to be adjusted by the circumstances of the claim, of something of the order of t wo-thirds of the costs incurred is a useful starting point.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11031411\charrsid8459791 On that basis alone }{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4934207\charrsid8459791 the}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11031411\charrsid8459791 start}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4934207\charrsid8459791 ing point for any award of costs against Mr George in this litigation would fall to }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10436455\charrsid8459791 a maximum of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4934207\charrsid8459791 approximately $20,000.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7880175 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid4269602\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [51]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4269602\charrsid8459791 P}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7880175\charrsid8459791 recise analysis of the Plaintiff\rquote s firms fee accounts exhibited to Ms Wi-Kaitaia\rquote s first memorandum is }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14228724\charrsid8459791 un}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7880175\charrsid8459791 necessary but }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14228724\charrsid8459791 it is clear they omit no possible fee-charging event.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14228724\charrsid8459791 T}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7880175\charrsid8459791 hey include a number of items such as preparing and swearing witness statements and \'93 email to client\'94 the costs for which is clearly not recoverable in accordance the dictum in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7880175\charrsid8459791 Brownie Wills v Shrimpton}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7880175\charrsid8459791 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7880175\charrsid8459791 More particularly, while Mr George did not challenge the qualified staff\rquote s }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4269602\charrsid8459791 separate }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7880175\charrsid8459791 charge out rate of $250 per hour, the Plaintiff\rquote s firms fee accounts}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4269602\charrsid8459791 additionally}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7880175\charrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4269602\charrsid8459791 and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7880175\charrsid8459791 separately charge for }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12070002\charrsid8459791 the time expended by legal executives }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13917381\charrsid8459791 and secretaries on this file.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13917381\charrsid8459791 The income earned by firms of solicitors is derived from the firm\rquote s fee earnings, the hourly rate charged for which is customarily at a level which meets all the firm}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14228724\charrsid8459791 \rquote s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13917381\charrsid8459791 expens es including secretarial wages and provides a profit for partners.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13917381\charrsid8459791 When the charges for other than fee earners are deducted from the accounts in this case and when other non-chargeable items are deducted}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14105159\charrsid8459791 \chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\s58\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs60\super\insrsid5597488 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5597488 eg. correspondence with Mr Arnold}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14105159\charrsid8459791 , deducting those items would take upwards of $1000 out of the Plaintiff\rquote s claim.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14105159 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid14105159\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [52]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14105159\charrsid8459791 Turning to the application for increased or indemnity costs rather than usual costs, a }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4934207\charrsid8459791 useful categorisation of the factors }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2703582\charrsid8459791 commonly taken into account }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13191052\charrsid8459791 by Courts in any country }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2703582\charrsid8459791 in deciding whether increased or indemnity costs should be awarded is to be found in the N}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3299665\charrsid8459791 ew }{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2703582\charrsid8459791 Z}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3299665\charrsid8459791 ealand}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2703582\charrsid8459791 High Court Rules 14.6 (3) (4).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2703582\charrsid8459791 Of those the only factors relevant to the present case are whether Mr George contributed unnecessarily to the time involved in the proceeding by failing to comply with Rules}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13191052\charrsid8459791 or}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2703582\charrsid8459791 taking unnecessary steps or arguments or fail}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13191052\charrsid8459791 ing}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2703582\charrsid8459791 without reasonable justification to admit facts evidence or documents.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2703582\charrsid8459791 Of the indemnity costs Rules, Mr Wi-Kaitaia submitted Mr George had acted improperly in defending the proceeding, ignored orders and directions and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13191052\charrsid8459791 there were } {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2703582\charrsid8459791 other reason}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13191052\charrsid8459791 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2703582\charrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3299665\charrsid8459791 which \'93 justifies the Court making an order for indemnity costs despite the principle that the determination of costs should be predictable and expeditious\'94.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3299665 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid3299665\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [53]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3299665\charrsid8459791 Having regard to the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4727152\charrsid8459791 principles in the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3299665\charrsid8459791 N}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13191052\charrsid8459791 ew Zealand}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3299665\charrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4727152\charrsid8459791 Rules}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3299665\charrsid8459791 , it certainly seems to be the case that the Defendant, in the face of active pursuit of this proceeding by the Plaintiff, delayed the substantive hearing to the point where the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9583743\charrsid8459791 J}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3299665\charrsid8459791 udgment against him was probably }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4727152\charrsid8459791 postponed }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3299665\charrsid8459791 by 3 or 4 months.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3299665\charrsid8459791 Given the way in which he conducted the hearing, it can also be said that, to a point at least, he maintained his opposition beyond what was reasonable.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3299665\charrsid8459791 That said, however, any Defendant is entitled to put their Plaintiff to proof}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13191052\charrsid8459791 (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3299665\charrsid8459791 though they may risk an increased cost order as a result}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13191052\charrsid8459791 )}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3299665\charrsid8459791 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4934207 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid3299665\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [54]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3299665\charrsid8459791 Any animosity between parties is irrelevant.}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 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\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid3299665\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [55]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3299665\charrsid8459791 The princip}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14228724\charrsid8459791 a}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3299665\charrsid8459791 l factor impinging on the quantum of the order for costs in this case is the comparison between the amount of the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9583743\charrsid8459791 J}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3299665\charrsid8459791 udgment and the much larger amount sought for costs.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3299665\charrsid8459791 When costs were}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14228724\charrsid8459791 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3299665\charrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14228724\charrsid8459791 some time ago, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3299665\charrsid8459791 calculated on a scale basis the amount of any order for costs was directly }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5273898\charrsid8459791 affected}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3299665\charrsid8459791 by the quantum of the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9583743\charrsid8459791 J}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3299665\charrsid8459791 udgment.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3299665\charrsid8459791 That approach is no longer followed but nonetheless}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5273898\charrsid8459791 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3299665\charrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13191052\charrsid8459791 while}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3299665\charrsid8459791 it }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13191052\charrsid8459791 is }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3299665\charrsid8459791 possible to conceive of an order for costs outstripping the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9583743\charrsid8459791 J}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3299665\charrsid8459791 udgment, Ms Wi-Kaitaia concedes that a result such as that would be highly unusual.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3299665 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid3299665\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [56]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3299665\charrsid8459791 For }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5273898\charrsid8459791 instigating and manag}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2568142\charrsid8459791 ing}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5273898\charrsid8459791 litigation, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12727077\charrsid8459791 in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4727152\charrsid8459791 a}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12727077\charrsid8459791 claim where }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13191052\charrsid8459791 l}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12727077\charrsid8459791 ittle was required by way of interrogatory activity}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4727152\charrsid8459791 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2568142\charrsid8459791 which required (duplicated) preparation and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4727152\charrsid8459791 which }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2568142\charrsid8459791 resulted in Judgment for the full amount claimed}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12727077\charrsid8459791 , }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2568142\charrsid8459791 in this case $12,175.88, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12727077\charrsid8459791 the normal order for costs in the Cook Islands might be expected to be around }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5273898\charrsid8459791 $1,500 - }{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12727077\charrsid8459791 $2,000.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12727077\charrsid8459791 In this case a }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5273898\charrsid8459791 reasonable }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12727077\charrsid8459791 increase in that tentative figure is justified for the way in which the Defendant conducted the action.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3299665 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8459791\charrsid8459791 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s18 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid12727077\charrsid8459791 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [57]\tab}}\pard \ltrpar \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12727077\charrsid8459791 In all those circumstances the Court concludes and orders that the Def}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9583743\charrsid8459791 endant}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12727077\charrsid8459791 pay the Pl}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9583743\charrsid8459791 aintiff}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4727152\charrsid8459791 $}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4269602\charrsid8459791 3,000}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12727077\charrsid8459791 by way of costs plus disbursements of $864.43.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12727077 \par }\pard \ltrpar\s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8459791 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 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