RoP.151

Rule 151 - Start of proceedings for cost decision

Where the successful party (hereinafter "the applicant") wishes to seek a cost decision , it shall within one month of service of the decision lodge an Application for a cost decision which shall contain :

(a) particulars in accordance with Rule 13.1(a) to (d) ;

(b) the date of the decision and the action number of the file ;

(c) a statement as to whether the decision on the merits is the subject of an appeal, if known at the date of the Application ;

(d) an indication of the costs for which compensation is requested, which may include recovery of court fees and costs of representation, of witnesses, of experts , and other expenses ; and

(e) the preliminary estimate of the legal costs that the party submitted pursuant to Rule 118.5.