Northern Territory Numbered Regulations

SUPREME COURT AMENDMENT (COSTS) RULES 2017 (NO 23 OF 2017) - REG 13

After rule 63.73

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63.73A     Increase in costs allowed if offer of compromise not accepted

    (1)     This rule applies if:

(a)     a party entitled to costs makes an offer to compromise under rule 63.34; and

(b)     the offer is not accepted; and

(c)     on the taxation of the costs, the party is allowed an amount greater than the amount the party offered.

    (2)     The Taxing Master may increase the costs allowed, including costs taxed on an indemnity basis, by up to 20%.