Read the full judgment text of DCPI 803/2017 on BabelCite. This District Court judgment was delivered on 27 January 2021 before Deputy District Judge YW Hew.
Taxation of costs – review of Master’s decision – hourly rates – general care and conduct – climatological report – counsel’s advice – liability disputed – personal injury – District Court – Deputy District Judge YW Hew – Application allowed in part – Hourly rates adjusted to HK$2,400 and HK$3,460 – Pre-action General Care 30 minutes allowed – Post-action General Care full claim allowed – Climatological Report 5 minutes allowed – Counsel’s advice HK$20,760 allowed – Costs 75% of hearing and 1/3 of Review Hearing
Legal issues: Hourly rates for fee earners · Pre-action General Care and Conduct · Post-action General Care and Conduct · Climatological Report · Counsel's Advice
Outcome: Application to review Master’s taxation decision allowed in part. Hourly rates adjusted. General Care and Conduct items allowed in part or full. Climatological Report costs allowed. Counsel’s advice costs allowed at notional solicitor rate. Costs of hearing and Review Hearing apportioned.
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