Victorian Numbered Regulations Victorian Numbered Regulations(1) For Rule 26.08(2)(b) of the Principal Rules substitute —
"(b) in the case of any other claim of the plaintiff, to an order against the defendant for the plaintiff's costs in respect of the claim before 11.00 a.m. on the second business day after the offer was served, taxed on a party and party basis and for the plaintiff's costs thereafter taxed on an indemnity basis.".
(2) For Rule 26.08(3)(a) of the Principal Rules substitute —
"(a) the plaintiff shall be entitled to an order against the defendant for the plaintiff's costs in respect of the claim before 11.00 a.m. on the second business day after the offer was served, taxed on a party and party basis; and".
(3) For Rule 26.08(4) of the Principal Rules substitute —
"(4) Where an offer of compromise is made by a defendant and the plaintiff unreasonably fails to accept the offer and the claim to which the offer relates is dismissed or judgment on the claim is entered in favour of the defendant, then unless the Court otherwise orders—
(a) the defendant shall be entitled to an order against the plaintiff for the defendant's costs in respect of the claim until 11.00 a.m. on the second business day after the offer was made, taxed on a party and party basis; and
(b) the defendant shall be entitled to an order against the plaintiff in respect of the defendant's costs after the time referred to in paragraph (a) taxed on an indemnity basis.".