Singapore legislation
Section 128
Section 128
How costs of taxation to be borne
(1)
In case any order for taxation is made upon the application of the party chargeable or liable, or of the solicitor, the costs of the order and taxation, except when the order has been made after the expiry of 12 months, must be paid according to the event of the taxation —
if the bill when taxed is less by a sixth part than the bill delivered, then the solicitor must pay the costs; or
if the bill when taxed is not less by a sixth part, then the party chargeable or liable, if the application is made by the party, or if the party attends the taxation, must pay the costs.
(2)
Every order for such a reference must direct the Registrar to tax the costs of the reference, and to certify what, upon the reference, is found to be due to or from the solicitor in respect of the bill, and of the costs of the reference, if payable.
(3)
The Registrar may certify specially any circumstances relating to the bill or taxation.
(4)
The court may thereupon make any such order as it thinks right, respecting the payment of the costs of the taxation.
(5)
Where such a reference is made, when it is not authorised except under special circumstances, the court may give any special directions relative to the costs of the reference.