Here is a new decision from South Australia about the availability of discovery in a taxation of costs: Steicke v Donaldson Walsh Lawyers [2010] SASC 188. Apparently, there is a big divorce case going on in which the wife has paid over $10 million in legal fees and the husband over $20 million.
See also:
- Third party payer taxations where client bankrupt: WASCA
- When does the 12 months in which to seek taxation commence?
- Evidence paper, part 2 (the problem)
- Applications to waive fees are not party party costs
- Costs recovery in pro bono cases in Victorian state courts: Part 1
