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Default judgment principles and their applicability to the setting aside of a Taxing Master’s allocatur
In Barnard v Taxing Master of the High Court of SA (TPD) and others [2005] 2 All SA 485 (T), the applicant brought an application
Stay Informed: Latest Taxation Decisions and Implications for Legal Cost Consulting
In the dynamic landscape of South African litigation, staying abreast of recent taxation decisions is crucial for legal practitioners and cost consultants. These rulings not
The Taxing Master’s authority to tax bills of costs
In Blaauw v Taxing Master 1947 (1) SA 721 (SWA), the applicant sought a mandamus upon the taxing master to tax a bill of costs.
When Should You Settle a Bill of Costs Instead of Taxing It?
When faced with the decision of whether to settle a bill of costs instead of taxing it, one must carefully evaluate various factors to make
The meaning of “objection” in Rule 48 of the Rules of Court
In Buonanno v The Taxing Master 1965 (2) SA 653 (N), the court considered the principles for the review of taxation as contemplated in Rule
Why South African Law Firms Trust BriefCo for Bills of Costs
Discover why over 400 law firms across South Africa trust BriefCo to draft and oppose bills of costs. Learn about our 5-day turnaround and tech-driven
Deviating from the prescribed tariffs in Rule 70 of the Uniform Rules of Court
In Coetzee v Taxing Master, South Gauteng High Court and Another 2013 (1) SA 74 (GSJ), Judge Sutherland was tasked with determining whether an attorney
Party-and-Party vs Attorney-and-Client Costs: What’s the Difference?
When it comes to recovering legal fees in South Africa, not all costs are treated equally. The two most common types? Party-and-party and attorney-and-client costs. Here’s a quick breakdown
Taxing a bill of costs in the face of a conflict of a fixed fee arrangement
In Composting Engineering (Pty) Ltd v The Taxing Master 1985 (3) SA 249 (C), Judge Berman reaffirmed a standing principle that it is not the
The Cost of Doing Nothing: Why Late Taxations Are Costing Law Firms Thousands
Delaying the taxation of a bill of costs can quietly cost your firm thousands. Many attorneys treat taxation as an afterthought. But leaving it too
Limiting the sheriffs’ fees for service on multiple parties
In Deputy Sheriff, East London v The Taxing Master 1990 (3) SA 282 (E), the court was tasked with determining, among other things, whether the
The meaning and purpose of Rule 48(1) of the Uniform Rules of Court
In Fourie v The Taxing Master and Another 1983 (4) SA 210 (O), the court gave an accurate interpretation of the meaning and scope of