LegalizeCounty Court Rules (Northern Ireland) 1981
| In actions where amount decreed— | In actions where amount decreed— | Solicitor’s costs | Solicitor’s costs | Counsel’s fee | Counsel’s fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | (1) | (2) | (2) | (3) | (3) |
| Counsel travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Solicitor travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Where a solicitor or counsel has conducted more than one case on the same day at the same venue, this fee may be claimed once only and the fee shall be divided proportionately over the number of cases conducted by the solicitor or counsel. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting a notice for particulars as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting a reply to a notice for particulars, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting interrogatories as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting answers to interrogatories, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For each day or part of a day on which a trial or hearing is continued after the first day a solicitor in attendance is entitled to an additional sum equivalent to 50% of solicitor’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate) not exceeding £600 and counsel is entitled to an additional sum of 50% of counsel’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate). | Counsel travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Solicitor travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Where a solicitor or counsel has conducted more than one case on the same day at the same venue, this fee may be claimed once only and the fee shall be divided proportionately over the number of cases conducted by the solicitor or counsel. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting a notice for particulars as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting a reply to a notice for particulars, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting interrogatories as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting answers to interrogatories, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For each day or part of a day on which a trial or hearing is continued after the first day a solicitor in attendance is entitled to an additional sum equivalent to 50% of solicitor’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate) not exceeding £600 and counsel is entitled to an additional sum of 50% of counsel’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate). | Counsel travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Solicitor travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Where a solicitor or counsel has conducted more than one case on the same day at the same venue, this fee may be claimed once only and the fee shall be divided proportionately over the number of cases conducted by the solicitor or counsel. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting a notice for particulars as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting a reply to a notice for particulars, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting interrogatories as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting answers to interrogatories, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For each day or part of a day on which a trial or hearing is continued after the first day a solicitor in attendance is entitled to an additional sum equivalent to 50% of solicitor’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate) not exceeding £600 and counsel is entitled to an additional sum of 50% of counsel’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate). | Counsel travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Solicitor travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Where a solicitor or counsel has conducted more than one case on the same day at the same venue, this fee may be claimed once only and the fee shall be divided proportionately over the number of cases conducted by the solicitor or counsel. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting a notice for particulars as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting a reply to a notice for particulars, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting interrogatories as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting answers to interrogatories, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For each day or part of a day on which a trial or hearing is continued after the first day a solicitor in attendance is entitled to an additional sum equivalent to 50% of solicitor’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate) not exceeding £600 and counsel is entitled to an additional sum of 50% of counsel’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate). | Counsel travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Solicitor travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Where a solicitor or counsel has conducted more than one case on the same day at the same venue, this fee may be claimed once only and the fee shall be divided proportionately over the number of cases conducted by the solicitor or counsel. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting a notice for particulars as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting a reply to a notice for particulars, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting interrogatories as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting answers to interrogatories, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For each day or part of a day on which a trial or hearing is continued after the first day a solicitor in attendance is entitled to an additional sum equivalent to 50% of solicitor’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate) not exceeding £600 and counsel is entitled to an additional sum of 50% of counsel’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate). | Counsel travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Solicitor travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Where a solicitor or counsel has conducted more than one case on the same day at the same venue, this fee may be claimed once only and the fee shall be divided proportionately over the number of cases conducted by the solicitor or counsel. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting a notice for particulars as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting a reply to a notice for particulars, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting interrogatories as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting answers to interrogatories, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For each day or part of a day on which a trial or hearing is continued after the first day a solicitor in attendance is entitled to an additional sum equivalent to 50% of solicitor’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate) not exceeding £600 and counsel is entitled to an additional sum of 50% of counsel’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate). |
| As from 25/02/13 | As from 25/02/14 | As from 25/02/13 | As from 25/02/14 | ||
| (i) | does not exceed £500 | £524 | £535 | £225 | £230 |
| (ii) | exceeds £500 but does not exceed £1,000 | £615 | £627 | £337 | £343 |
| (iii) | exceeds £1,000 but does not exceed £1,500 | £704 | £718 | £418 | £426 |
| (iv) | exceeds £1,500 but does not exceed £2,000 | £838 | £855 | £524 | £535 |
| (v) | exceeds £2,000 but does not exceed £2,500 | £951 | £969 | £623 | £635 |
| (vi) | exceeds £2,500 but does not exceed £3,000 | £1,067 | £1,088 | £715 | £729 |
Libel and slander
| In actions where amount claimed— | In actions where amount claimed— | Solicitor’s costs | Solicitor’s costs | Counsel’s fee | Counsel’s fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | (1) | (2) | (2) | (3) | (3) |
| Counsel travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Solicitor travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum £23.00; more than 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Where a solicitor or counsel has conducted more than one case on the same day at the same venue, this fee may be claimed once only and the fee shall be divided proportionately over the number of cases conducted by the solicitor or counsel. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting a notice for particulars as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting a reply to a notice for particulars, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case maybe, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting interrogatories as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting answers to interrogatories, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For each day or part of a day on which a trial or hearing is continued after the first day a solicitor in attendance is entitled to an additional sum equivalent to 50% of solicitor’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate) not exceeding £600 and counsel is entitled to an additional sum of 50% of counsel’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate). | Counsel travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Solicitor travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum £23.00; more than 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Where a solicitor or counsel has conducted more than one case on the same day at the same venue, this fee may be claimed once only and the fee shall be divided proportionately over the number of cases conducted by the solicitor or counsel. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting a notice for particulars as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting a reply to a notice for particulars, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case maybe, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting interrogatories as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting answers to interrogatories, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For each day or part of a day on which a trial or hearing is continued after the first day a solicitor in attendance is entitled to an additional sum equivalent to 50% of solicitor’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate) not exceeding £600 and counsel is entitled to an additional sum of 50% of counsel’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate). | Counsel travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Solicitor travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum £23.00; more than 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Where a solicitor or counsel has conducted more than one case on the same day at the same venue, this fee may be claimed once only and the fee shall be divided proportionately over the number of cases conducted by the solicitor or counsel. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting a notice for particulars as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting a reply to a notice for particulars, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case maybe, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting interrogatories as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting answers to interrogatories, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For each day or part of a day on which a trial or hearing is continued after the first day a solicitor in attendance is entitled to an additional sum equivalent to 50% of solicitor’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate) not exceeding £600 and counsel is entitled to an additional sum of 50% of counsel’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate). | Counsel travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Solicitor travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum £23.00; more than 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Where a solicitor or counsel has conducted more than one case on the same day at the same venue, this fee may be claimed once only and the fee shall be divided proportionately over the number of cases conducted by the solicitor or counsel. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting a notice for particulars as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting a reply to a notice for particulars, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case maybe, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting interrogatories as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting answers to interrogatories, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For each day or part of a day on which a trial or hearing is continued after the first day a solicitor in attendance is entitled to an additional sum equivalent to 50% of solicitor’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate) not exceeding £600 and counsel is entitled to an additional sum of 50% of counsel’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate). | Counsel travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Solicitor travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum £23.00; more than 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Where a solicitor or counsel has conducted more than one case on the same day at the same venue, this fee may be claimed once only and the fee shall be divided proportionately over the number of cases conducted by the solicitor or counsel. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting a notice for particulars as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting a reply to a notice for particulars, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case maybe, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting interrogatories as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting answers to interrogatories, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For each day or part of a day on which a trial or hearing is continued after the first day a solicitor in attendance is entitled to an additional sum equivalent to 50% of solicitor’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate) not exceeding £600 and counsel is entitled to an additional sum of 50% of counsel’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate). | Counsel travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Solicitor travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum £23.00; more than 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Where a solicitor or counsel has conducted more than one case on the same day at the same venue, this fee may be claimed once only and the fee shall be divided proportionately over the number of cases conducted by the solicitor or counsel. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting a notice for particulars as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting a reply to a notice for particulars, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case maybe, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting interrogatories as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting answers to interrogatories, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For each day or part of a day on which a trial or hearing is continued after the first day a solicitor in attendance is entitled to an additional sum equivalent to 50% of solicitor’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate) not exceeding £600 and counsel is entitled to an additional sum of 50% of counsel’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate). |
| As from 25/02/13 | As from 25/02/14 | As from 25/02/13 | As from 25/02/14 | ||
| (i) | does not exceed £500 | £509 | £519 | £225 | £230 |
| (ii) | exceeds £500 but does not exceed £1,000 | £601 | £613 | £337 | £343 |
| (iii) | exceeds £1,000 but does not exceed £1,500 | £691 | £704 | £418 | £426 |
| (iv) | exceeds £1,500 but does not exceed £2,000 | £823 | £839 | £524 | £535 |
| (v) | exceeds £2,000 but does not exceed £2,500 | £933 | £952 | £623 | £635 |
| (vi) | exceeds £2,500 but does not exceed £3,000 | £1,052 | £1,072 | £715 | £729 |
PART II — Remitted actions
| In actions where amount decreed— | In actions where amount decreed— | Solicitor’s costs | Solicitor’s costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | (1) | (2) | (2) |
| Where a Chancery action is remitted the judge or district judge shall direct which costs tables shall apply having regard to the subject matter of the suit. Counsel travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Solicitor travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Where a solicitor or counsel has conducted more than one case on the same day at the same venue, this fee may be claimed once only and the fee shall be divided proportionately over the number of cases conducted by the solicitor or counsel. Where the amount decreed exceeds £30,000, the costs may be increased by such amounts as the judge or district judge thinks proper having regard to the amount involved or the importance or difficulty of the case. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting a notice for particulars as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting a reply to a notice for particulars, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting interrogatories as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting answers to interrogatories, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For each day or part of a day on which a trial or hearing is continued after the first day a solicitor in attendance is entitled to an additional sum equivalent to 50% of solicitor’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate) not exceeding £600 and counsel is entitled to an additional sum of 50% of counsel’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate). | Where a Chancery action is remitted the judge or district judge shall direct which costs tables shall apply having regard to the subject matter of the suit. Counsel travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Solicitor travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Where a solicitor or counsel has conducted more than one case on the same day at the same venue, this fee may be claimed once only and the fee shall be divided proportionately over the number of cases conducted by the solicitor or counsel. Where the amount decreed exceeds £30,000, the costs may be increased by such amounts as the judge or district judge thinks proper having regard to the amount involved or the importance or difficulty of the case. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting a notice for particulars as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting a reply to a notice for particulars, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting interrogatories as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting answers to interrogatories, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For each day or part of a day on which a trial or hearing is continued after the first day a solicitor in attendance is entitled to an additional sum equivalent to 50% of solicitor’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate) not exceeding £600 and counsel is entitled to an additional sum of 50% of counsel’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate). | Where a Chancery action is remitted the judge or district judge shall direct which costs tables shall apply having regard to the subject matter of the suit. Counsel travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Solicitor travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Where a solicitor or counsel has conducted more than one case on the same day at the same venue, this fee may be claimed once only and the fee shall be divided proportionately over the number of cases conducted by the solicitor or counsel. Where the amount decreed exceeds £30,000, the costs may be increased by such amounts as the judge or district judge thinks proper having regard to the amount involved or the importance or difficulty of the case. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting a notice for particulars as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting a reply to a notice for particulars, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting interrogatories as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting answers to interrogatories, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For each day or part of a day on which a trial or hearing is continued after the first day a solicitor in attendance is entitled to an additional sum equivalent to 50% of solicitor’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate) not exceeding £600 and counsel is entitled to an additional sum of 50% of counsel’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate). | Where a Chancery action is remitted the judge or district judge shall direct which costs tables shall apply having regard to the subject matter of the suit. Counsel travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Solicitor travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Where a solicitor or counsel has conducted more than one case on the same day at the same venue, this fee may be claimed once only and the fee shall be divided proportionately over the number of cases conducted by the solicitor or counsel. Where the amount decreed exceeds £30,000, the costs may be increased by such amounts as the judge or district judge thinks proper having regard to the amount involved or the importance or difficulty of the case. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting a notice for particulars as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting a reply to a notice for particulars, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting interrogatories as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting answers to interrogatories, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For each day or part of a day on which a trial or hearing is continued after the first day a solicitor in attendance is entitled to an additional sum equivalent to 50% of solicitor’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate) not exceeding £600 and counsel is entitled to an additional sum of 50% of counsel’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate). |
| As from 25/02/13 | As from 25/02/14 | ||
| (i) | does not exceed £1,000 | £527 | £538 |
| (ii) | exceeds £1,000 but does not exceed £2,500 | £1,114 | £1,136 |
| (iii) | exceeds £2,500 but does not exceed £5,000 | £1,583 | £1,614 |
| (iv) | exceeds £5,000 but does not exceed £7,500 | £2,052 | £2,092 |
| (v) | exceeds £7,500 but does not exceed £10,000 | £2,345 | £2,391 |
| (vi) | exceeds £10,000 but does not exceed £12,500 | £2,580 | £2,630 |
| (vii) | exceeds £12,500 but does not exceed £15,000 | £2,814 | £2,869 |
| (viii) | exceeds £15,000 but does not exceed £20,000 | £3,800 | £3,876 |
| (ix) | exceeds £20,000 but does not exceed £25,000 | £4,170 | £4,253 |
| (x) | exceeds £25,00 but does not exceed £30,000 | £4,600 | £4,692 |
| In actions where amount decreed— | In actions where amount decreed— | Counsel’s fee | Counsel’s fee |
| (1) | (1) | (2) | (2) |
| As from 25/02/13 | As from 25/02/14 | ||
| (i) | does not exceed £1,000 | £176 | £180 |
| (ii) | exceeds £1,000 but does not exceed £2,500 | £258 | £263 |
| (iii) | exceeds £2,500 but does not exceed £5,000 | £375 | £383 |
| (iv) | exceeds £5,000 but does not exceed £7,500 | £469 | £478 |
| (v) | exceeds £7,500 but does not exceed £10,000 | £551 | £562 |
| (vi) | exceeds £10,000 but does not exceed £12,500 | £627 | £640 |
| (vii) | exceeds £12,500 but does not exceed £15,000 | £704 | £718 |
| (viii) | exceeds £15,000 but does not exceed £20,000 | £825 | £842 |
| (ix) | exceeds £20,000 but does not exceed £25,000 | £934 | £953 |
| (x) | exceeds £25,000 but does not exceed £30,000 | £1,039 | £1,060 |
| Where a Chancery action is remitted the judge or district judge shall direct which costs tables shall apply having regard to the subject matter of the suit. Where the defendant complies with Order 8, Rule 6, he shall be entitled to claim an amount as follows— £23.59 as from 25 February 2013; or £24.05 as from 25 February 2014. Counsel travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Solicitor travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00 Where a solicitor or counsel has conducted more than one case on the same day at the same venue, this fee may be claimed once only and the fee shall be divided proportionately over the number of cases conducted by the solicitor or counsel. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting a notice for particulars as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting a reply to a notice for particulars, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting interrogatories as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting answers to interrogatories, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For each day or part of a day on which a trial or hearing is continued after the first day a solicitor in attendance is entitled to an additional sum equivalent to 50% of solicitor’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate) not exceeding £600 and counsel is entitled to an additional sum of 50% of counsel’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate). | Where a Chancery action is remitted the judge or district judge shall direct which costs tables shall apply having regard to the subject matter of the suit. Where the defendant complies with Order 8, Rule 6, he shall be entitled to claim an amount as follows— £23.59 as from 25 February 2013; or £24.05 as from 25 February 2014. Counsel travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Solicitor travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00 Where a solicitor or counsel has conducted more than one case on the same day at the same venue, this fee may be claimed once only and the fee shall be divided proportionately over the number of cases conducted by the solicitor or counsel. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting a notice for particulars as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting a reply to a notice for particulars, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting interrogatories as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting answers to interrogatories, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For each day or part of a day on which a trial or hearing is continued after the first day a solicitor in attendance is entitled to an additional sum equivalent to 50% of solicitor’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate) not exceeding £600 and counsel is entitled to an additional sum of 50% of counsel’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate). | Where a Chancery action is remitted the judge or district judge shall direct which costs tables shall apply having regard to the subject matter of the suit. Where the defendant complies with Order 8, Rule 6, he shall be entitled to claim an amount as follows— £23.59 as from 25 February 2013; or £24.05 as from 25 February 2014. Counsel travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Solicitor travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00 Where a solicitor or counsel has conducted more than one case on the same day at the same venue, this fee may be claimed once only and the fee shall be divided proportionately over the number of cases conducted by the solicitor or counsel. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting a notice for particulars as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting a reply to a notice for particulars, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £42.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £43.00 as from 25 February 2014. Where the judge or district judge is satisfied that the issues in the case were of particular complexity he may certify that the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum for drafting interrogatories as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For drafting answers to interrogatories, the solicitor or counsel, as the case may be, is entitled to an additional sum as follows— £68.00 as from 25 February 2013; or £70.00 as from 25 February 2014. For each day or part of a day on which a trial or hearing is continued after the first day a solicitor in attendance is entitled to an additional sum equivalent to 50% of solicitor’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate) not exceeding £600 and counsel is entitled to an additional sum of 50% of counsel’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate). | |
| --- | --- | --- | |
| As from 25/02/13 | As from 25/02/14 | ||
| Solicitor’s costs | £2,814 | £2,869 | |
| Counsel’s fee | £704 | £718 | |
| provided, however, that where no specific sum or a sum exceeding £30,000 is claimed, the judge or district judge, having regard to the importance or difficulty of the case or to the amount involved, may increase the above amount. | provided, however, that where no specific sum or a sum exceeding £30,000 is claimed, the judge or district judge, having regard to the importance or difficulty of the case or to the amount involved, may increase the above amount. | provided, however, that where no specific sum or a sum exceeding £30,000 is claimed, the judge or district judge, having regard to the importance or difficulty of the case or to the amount involved, may increase the above amount. |
PART III — Ejectments
| Solicitor’s costs | Solicitor’s costs | Counsel’s fee | Counsel’s fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | (2) | (2) | (3) | (3) |
| See Order 55, Rule 14(1). Only 50% payable where defendant delivers up possession within 21 days of service of civil bill. Counsel travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Solicitor travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Where a solicitor or counsel has conducted more than one case on the same day at the same venue, this fee may be claimed once only and the fee shall be divided proportionately over the number of cases conducted by the solicitor or counsel. For each day or part of a day on which a trial or hearing is continued after the first day a solicitor in attendance is entitled to an additional sum equivalent to 50% of solicitor’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate) not exceeding £600 and counsel is entitled to an additional sum of 50% of counsel’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate). | See Order 55, Rule 14(1). Only 50% payable where defendant delivers up possession within 21 days of service of civil bill. Counsel travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Solicitor travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Where a solicitor or counsel has conducted more than one case on the same day at the same venue, this fee may be claimed once only and the fee shall be divided proportionately over the number of cases conducted by the solicitor or counsel. For each day or part of a day on which a trial or hearing is continued after the first day a solicitor in attendance is entitled to an additional sum equivalent to 50% of solicitor’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate) not exceeding £600 and counsel is entitled to an additional sum of 50% of counsel’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate). | See Order 55, Rule 14(1). Only 50% payable where defendant delivers up possession within 21 days of service of civil bill. Counsel travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Solicitor travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Where a solicitor or counsel has conducted more than one case on the same day at the same venue, this fee may be claimed once only and the fee shall be divided proportionately over the number of cases conducted by the solicitor or counsel. For each day or part of a day on which a trial or hearing is continued after the first day a solicitor in attendance is entitled to an additional sum equivalent to 50% of solicitor’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate) not exceeding £600 and counsel is entitled to an additional sum of 50% of counsel’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate). | See Order 55, Rule 14(1). Only 50% payable where defendant delivers up possession within 21 days of service of civil bill. Counsel travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Solicitor travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Where a solicitor or counsel has conducted more than one case on the same day at the same venue, this fee may be claimed once only and the fee shall be divided proportionately over the number of cases conducted by the solicitor or counsel. For each day or part of a day on which a trial or hearing is continued after the first day a solicitor in attendance is entitled to an additional sum equivalent to 50% of solicitor’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate) not exceeding £600 and counsel is entitled to an additional sum of 50% of counsel’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate). | See Order 55, Rule 14(1). Only 50% payable where defendant delivers up possession within 21 days of service of civil bill. Counsel travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Solicitor travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Where a solicitor or counsel has conducted more than one case on the same day at the same venue, this fee may be claimed once only and the fee shall be divided proportionately over the number of cases conducted by the solicitor or counsel. For each day or part of a day on which a trial or hearing is continued after the first day a solicitor in attendance is entitled to an additional sum equivalent to 50% of solicitor’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate) not exceeding £600 and counsel is entitled to an additional sum of 50% of counsel’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate). |
| As from 25/02/13 | As from 25/02/14 | As from 25/02/13 | As from 25/02/14 | |
| Where the proceedings are for the recovery of possession of premises by a statutory body under statutory powers or which are not otherwise subject to the Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restrictions) Acts (Northern Ireland) 1920 to 1956 and the Rent (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 | £130 | £132 | £63 | £64 |
| In other cases— | ||||
| where the valuation | ||||
| (a) does not exceed— | ||||
| (i) in the case where the lands have a net annual value, £4,060; | £315 | £321 | £120 | £123 |
| (ii) in the case where the lands have a capital value, £400,000; | ||||
| and where the lands have a net annual value and a capital value, both conditions in paragraph (i) and (ii) are satisfied; | ||||
| (b) exceeds— | ||||
| (i) in the case where the lands have a net annual value, £4,060; | £449 | £458 | £225 | £230 |
| (ii) in the case where the lands have a capital value, £400,000; | ||||
| and where the lands have a net annual value and a capital value, both conditions in paragraph (i) and (ii) are satisfied. | ||||
| Solicitor’s costs | Solicitor’s costs | Counsel’s fee | Counsel’s fee | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| (1) | (2) | (2) | (3) | (3) |
| Counsel travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Solicitor travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Where a solicitor or counsel has conducted more than one case on the same day at the same venue, this fee may be claimed once only and the fee shall be divided proportionately over the number of cases conducted by the solicitor or counsel. For each day or part of a day on which a trial or hearing is continued after the first day a solicitor in attendance is entitled to an additional sum equivalent to 50% of solicitor’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate) not exceeding £600 and counsel is entitled to an additional sum of 50% of counsel’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate). | Counsel travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Solicitor travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Where a solicitor or counsel has conducted more than one case on the same day at the same venue, this fee may be claimed once only and the fee shall be divided proportionately over the number of cases conducted by the solicitor or counsel. For each day or part of a day on which a trial or hearing is continued after the first day a solicitor in attendance is entitled to an additional sum equivalent to 50% of solicitor’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate) not exceeding £600 and counsel is entitled to an additional sum of 50% of counsel’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate). | Counsel travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Solicitor travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Where a solicitor or counsel has conducted more than one case on the same day at the same venue, this fee may be claimed once only and the fee shall be divided proportionately over the number of cases conducted by the solicitor or counsel. For each day or part of a day on which a trial or hearing is continued after the first day a solicitor in attendance is entitled to an additional sum equivalent to 50% of solicitor’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate) not exceeding £600 and counsel is entitled to an additional sum of 50% of counsel’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate). | Counsel travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Solicitor travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Where a solicitor or counsel has conducted more than one case on the same day at the same venue, this fee may be claimed once only and the fee shall be divided proportionately over the number of cases conducted by the solicitor or counsel. For each day or part of a day on which a trial or hearing is continued after the first day a solicitor in attendance is entitled to an additional sum equivalent to 50% of solicitor’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate) not exceeding £600 and counsel is entitled to an additional sum of 50% of counsel’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate). | Counsel travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the Head Post Office, Belfast, is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Solicitor travelling to attend a court— 20 to 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £23.00; more than 50 miles from the solicitor’s office or, where the solicitor’s firm practises from more than one office, from the office which dealt with the proceedings is entitled to an additional sum of £46.00. Where a solicitor or counsel has conducted more than one case on the same day at the same venue, this fee may be claimed once only and the fee shall be divided proportionately over the number of cases conducted by the solicitor or counsel. For each day or part of a day on which a trial or hearing is continued after the first day a solicitor in attendance is entitled to an additional sum equivalent to 50% of solicitor’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate) not exceeding £600 and counsel is entitled to an additional sum of 50% of counsel’s scale fee on the amount claimed/decreed (as appropriate). |
| As from 25/02/13 | As from 25/02/14 | As from 25/02/13 | As from 25/02/14 | |
| Where the proceedings are for the recovery of possession of premises by a statutory body under statutory powers or which are not otherwise subject to the Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restrictions) Acts (Northern Ireland) 1920 to 1956 and the Rent (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 | £130 | £132 | £63 | £64 |
| In other cases— | ||||
| where the valuation | ||||
| (a) does not exceed— | ||||
| (i) in the case where the lands have a net annual value, £4,060; | £315 | £321 | £120 | £123 |
| (ii) in the case where the lands have a capital value, £400,000; | ||||
| and where the lands have a net annual value and a capital value, both conditions in paragraph (i) and (ii) are satisfied | ||||
| (b) exceeds— | ||||
| (i) in the case where the lands have a net annual value, £4,060; | £449 | £458 | £225 | £230 |
| (ii) in the case where the lands have a capital value, £400,000; | ||||
| and where the lands have a net annual value and a capital value, both conditions in paragraph (i) and (ii) are satisfied. |
PART IV — Proceedings to annul precept, order or conviction – Order 37
| As from 25/02/13 | As from 25/02/14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Instructions, drawing notice and copy | £19.79 | £20.18 |
| Entry, preparation for and attending hearing | £65.36 | £66.64 |
| Drawing order | £5.94 | £6.05 |
PART V — Restitution of possession
Where the application for restitution is opposed and is refused, Part 3, Table 2, shall apply as if the respondent were a defendant.
Where the application for restitution is granted no party and party costs shall be allowed.
PART VI — Grant and revocation of probate or administration
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