Singapore legislation
Clause 128
Clause 128
Order for delivery of bill of costs to be obtained as of course
(1)
An order for the delivery of a solicitor’s bill of costs, and for delivery up of any deeds, documents or other papers in the possession of such solicitor, subject to any lien which such solicitor may have, and for the taxation of such bill when delivered, may be obtained on a petition of course.
(2)
Upon such petition being filed, the Registrar shall mark the order thereon forthwith, and draw up the order if necessary.
(3)
Subject to the provisions of this section the court shall have the like jurisdiction as the High Court in England to make an order under subsection (1) of this section.