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1. This is a case that gives the legal profession a bad name. The Plaintiff instructed Finley & Co., Solicitors ("Finley") to recover for her $34,608.05 from the Defendant. On 26th March 1996, a writ with an indorsement of claim was served. One year later, on 29th April 1997, and before any progress had been made in this case, she was ordered by the Master to pay indemnity costs to the Defendant ("the First Order"). The costs were taxed at $254,431.83. These costs were incurred because Finley di