Singapore legislation
Clause 132
Clause 132
Costs of taxation how 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 such order and taxation, except when the order has been made after the expiration of one year, shall be paid according to the event of such taxation —
if the bill when taxed is less by a sixth part than the bill delivered, then the solicitor shall pay such costs;
if the bill when taxed is not less by a sixth part, then the party chargeable or liable, if such application is made by him, or if he attends the taxation, shall pay such costs.
(2)
Every order for such reference shall direct the Registrar to tax the costs of such reference, and to certify what, upon such reference, is found to be due to or from such solicitor in respect of such bill, and of the costs of such reference, if payable.
(3)
The Registrar may certify specially any circumstances relating to such bill or taxation.
(4)
The court may thereupon make any such order as it thinks right, respecting the payment of the costs of such taxation.
(5)
Where such reference is made, when the same is not authorised except under special circumstances, the court may give any special directions relative to the costs of such reference.