Rule 151 – Start of proceedings for cost decision

Where the successful party (hereinafter "the applicant") wishes to seek a cost decision, it shall within one month of service of the decision lodge an Application for a cost decision which shall contain: (a) particulars in accordance with Rule 13.1(a) to (d); (b) the date of the decision and the action number of the file; (c) a statement as to whether the decision on the merits is the subject of an appeal, if known at the date of the Application; (d) an indication of the costs for which compensation is requested, which may include recovery of court fees and costs of representation, of witnesses, of experts, and other expenses; and (e) the preliminary estimate of the legal costs that the party submitted pursuant to Rule 118.5.