Singapore legislation

Clause 84

of Legal Profession Bill

Clause 84

Account by solicitor

(1)

Where the relationship of solicitor and client exists, or has existed, a summons may be issued by the client or his representatives for the delivery of a cash account, or the payment of moneys, or the delivery of securities.

(2)

The court or a judge may order the respondent to deliver to the applicant a list of the moneys or securities which he has in his custody or control on behalf of the applicant, or to bring into court the whole or any part of the same, within such time as the court or a judge orders.

(3)

In the event of the respondent alleging that he has a claim for costs, the court or a judge may make such provision for the payment or security thereof or the protection of the respondent’s lien, if any, as the court or a judge thinks fit.